Parenting

The purpose of a gardener in a greenhouse is to lovingly nurture and care for the littlest, most vulnerable seedlings, protecting them until their roots have grown deep and the plants are sturdier and better able to stand on their own. As parents, we have a similar opportunity to help our children grow from seedlings to mature and thriving oaks.

Often women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy lack needed support and encouragement. The church can and needs to be a part of the solution that saves lives both physically and eternally. 

Our children need to see us exercise faith in God. Regardless of what He calls us to do or where He calls us to serve—even if it's a little scary, we can include our children and we can rest assured that He is our secure Fortress. 

In Heaven, people from all nations and languages will worship shoulder to shoulder. Yet in our fallen world and culture, differences in our skin tone, hair, language and abilities, etc., have been used to divide us. Here are a few tips and ways to get started discussing these big topics with our kids.

Tranece and her husband weren't ready for a third child. But when baby Tamara's life was in jeopardy, God used her to shift their perspective on what life is all about.

How can we encourage our children to live in such a way that they experience God’s greatest blessings? Though the Lord provides no failproof promises for such a result, he gives us some principles to follow to lead our kids to a life of flourishing.

As Christian parents, we are commanded to teach our children the ways of the Lord. No matter what schooling choice we make, we can be intentional in teaching our children to love God and people. 

High school students are in a valuable season of life as they look to the future while also being part of the church today. To help them prepare for what's next, we can encourage them to wrestle with questions and important topics, while offering consistency and authenticity.

One of the greatest lessons the Lord has taught us through foster care and adoption is that He can restore all things, including the unmet needs of even the smallest, meekest members of our population. We aren't all called to foster or adopt, but we are all called to help the vulnerable.

Fathers, you are called to fight the real enemies and take a stand for your families. Three good ways to do this are: walking with God daily, walking with your family daily, and walking with God and your family together.