Here is a collection of the various articles from Cornerstones for Parents that use the word of God as the backbone for Christian parenting applications. You might be surprised to discover how much about parenting we can glean from Scripture. Consider using these posts as a small group study or a companion to your read-through-the-Bible plan.
If you need a quick refresher on the overall theme and purpose of each book of the Bible, check out this excellent resource.
(This page will be updated periodically)
OLD TESTAMENT
Genesis
Helping Kids Choose Jesus Over Self
A Biblical Approach for Dealing with Misbehavior
Exodus
Trusting God with Our Children
Troubles are our Tether to God
Leviticus
A Biblical Model for Discipline
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Parenting Tips from the 10 Commandments
Teaching Children the Blessings of Obedience
Warning Children of the Consequences of Misbehavior
Family Values are the Foundation of Christian Parenting
Joshua
Preparing to Launch Teens into Young Adulthood
Remember what God has Done: A Family Activity
Judges
Teaching Kids the Seriousness of Sin
Ruth
Family Worship Service on the Book of Ruth
1 Samuel
Parenting the Heart, Not Behavior
When Discipline Isn’t Really Discipline
2 Samuel
1 Kings
4 Reasons Parents Avoid Discipline
2 Kings
Family Worship Service on Faith
A Christian Parent’s Guide to Keeping Your Cool
1 Chronicles
2 Chronicles
There are No Guarantees in Parenting
Ezra
“Dating Evangelism” – God’s View of Unequally Yoked Relationships
Nehemiah
A Christian Parent’s Role in the Teen Years
Esther
Family Bible Study on the Book of Esther
Job
How to Comfort a Hurting Child
Proverbs
Am I Passing On My Faith? Questions Every Christian Parent Should Ask
Ecclesiastes
Keeping Kids Focused on the True Meaning of Life
Song of Solomon
What God Thinks About Romantic Love
Isaiah
Using Ice Cream to Illustrate God’s Love: A Family Devotional
Jeremiah
Should I Hide My Faith Struggles From My Kids?
Joel
The Difference Between Complaining and Grumbling
NEW TESTAMENT
Matthew
Quick and Easy Summer Devotion Ideas for Kids
10 Signs your Kids Have Become and Idol
Child-like Faith: Lessons from Our Kids
Mark
Luke
Christian Parenting is “Heart” Work
A Christian Parent’s Response to the Coronavirus
Helping Children Understand Sin
John
A Biblical Way to Address Lying
Helping Kids Understand What Jesus Did on Good Friday
Acts
Eternity and Kids: Making it Real
Romans
Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
1 Corinthians
A Christian Parent’s Guide to Music, Movies and TV- Where Do We Draw the Line?
Galatians
Fruit of the Spirit Behavior Chart Alternative
Philippians
Helping Kids Who Worry: Solutions from the Bible
Colossians
How the Bible Says we Should Talk to Our Kids
1 Thessalonians
The Difference Between Praise and Encouragement