Jesus criticized the Pharisees for focusing on how they looked on the outside and neglecting the heart. Christian parents can fall into the same trap.
Category - Support
These articles offer biblical encouragement to help you keep at the hard work of parenting as well as gentle nudges to take a closer look at yourself and your patterns.
Give Me Eyes Like Jesus
It's so hard when we look around and see all the pain and suffering in this world. The solution? We need eyes like Jesus.
God First, Kids Second: 10 Signs Your Kids Have Become an Idol
Have your kids become the sole focus of your life? Check out these 10 signs that you may have developed an unbalanced relationship.
The Most Important Tool for Christian Parents
What is the most important parenting tool for Christian parents? It's effective and accessible no matter who you are. Read on to find out what it is.
Mom’s Moods and the Importance of Self-Reflection
What's the emotional climate like in your home right now? For good or bad, Mom's moods can have a big impact on the overall emotional environment in the home.
Over-protective Parents: Tips for Letting Go
Training wheels are great for helping a child move from a tricycle to a two-wheeler. But as I learned this past weekend, training wheels can hold a child back if used too long. Are there other areas of life in which we inadvertently hold our kids back? Join me as we seek to find the balance between...
Troubles are Our Tether to God
Pain. Hardship. Struggles. These are all things that we try to avoid. But if you find yourself in the midst of a trial, there may be more good in it than you thought.
Christian Parenting is “Heart” Work
Parenting is not an easy job - it is hard work. It is also *heart* work. Keeping the right focus can help us parent the part of our kids that has eternal value: the heart.
I Lost My Temper, Now What?
Parenting is a high stakes job. Our emotions, hopes and fears get all wrapped up in it. This level of intensity can have some negative side effects - like losing your temper. If you have ever struggled with anger outbursts, read on to find out what you can do in the aftermath as well as some ideas...
The Truth About Parental Consistency
We know we are supposed to be consistent as parents, but what does that really mean? Is there a "right" or "wrong" way to implement consistency? Read on to find out.
Why Kids Ask So Many Questions and How to Build Trust with Your Answers
Kids ask so many questions. Let's learn some reasons why and how you can use your answers to build trust in God.
Is Jesus Asleep in Your Boat?
Are you going through a tough time? Do you want to shout, like the disciples did in their wave-torn boat, "Don't you care about me at all God?" If so, read on for comfort and encouragement. You will find He has been with you all along.
The Pitfalls of Christian Parenting
This is our last in a series of three articles on the basics of Christian parenting. Here we will explore the different traps that well-meaning Christian parents can fall into.
The Goals of Christian Parenting
Our first in a series of three articles on the basics of Christian parenting. Here we address the main goals and objectives of a Christian parent.
When You Don’t Like Your Own Child – What You Can Do
Of course you love your child, but maybe circumstances are such that you don't like him much right now. Find out what you can do to rekindle your feelings of connection and compassion towards your child.
Stop Comparing
Do you find yourself comparing your personality or parenting skills to others? How can you accept who God has made you to be? Here are some simple truths that will hopefully encourage you as a parent and child of God.
Tips for Christian Parents on Self-Control
Do you find yourself losing your cool with your kids more often than you would like? Christian parents can find the key to self-control in God's word. Here we will explore His solution to this not-so-uncommon parenting struggle.
How to Reduce Stress as a Parent
Get some peace back into your life with these 5 simple things you can do to reduce stress. as a parent.