Over the years we've interacted with many Christian parents. They have been at all levels of spiritual maturity - some very young in their faith to the seasoned and deeply mature.

One thing, however, is pretty universal - and that is what they desire for their children.

So, Christian parent, let me ask you...
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Tags: behavior, discipleship, entitlement, godliness, motivation, salvation, worldliness

Charles Spurgeon, the famous nineteenth-century English preacher, once said, “You might not always get what you want, but you always get what you expect.” Continue Reading »

Tags: behavior, chaos, elementary school, entitlement, expectations, high school, influence, middle school, older children, preschool, tantrums, teens, toddler, whining, worldliness, young children

The rising tide of worldliness is swamping even the church, it seems. Frightening statistics tell a story of young adults from Christian homes entering college or the workforce then soon abandoning their parents’ values and turning their backs on their parents’ faith.
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Tags: beliefs, confidence, faith, grown children, home life, inadequacy, reassurance, salvation, vision, worldliness

The current state of the Christian home

In the course of time it seems that somewhere, somehow we have lost our way....especially as it relates to the state of our homes. While we would all agree that we desire our homes to be a haven, a shelter, and a place of peace, most of us would sadly have to concede that our family dwellings are a far cry from this description.Continue Reading »

Tags: blessing, chaos, conflict, disorder, dysfunction, encouragement, marriage , entitlement, family , goals, godliness, helicopter parent, home life, hope, oneness, parent-child relationship, peace, perseverance, purpose, spoiled kids, stress, trials, vision , worldliness