Through the centuries, the Body of Christ has not always gotten along. We know this is true because correction for the church’s poor relational behavior began in the book of Acts and continued through the book of Revelation. We Christians, though saved through the blood of Jesus, need to know how to relate. If left … Continue reading We’re Family
Parenting
Because God Said So
If you’re a parent like me, you have probably had your child contradict what you just said and insist on doing something different. Maybe they threw a fit, or maybe they just asked a whiny, “But why?” Our typical response is, “Because I said so!” Many times God instructs us to do something, and we … Continue reading Because God Said So
Parenting with Deuteronomy no
The Bible instructs us to train up our children in the “way they should go.” (Proverbs 22:6) The way they should go is clearly found in God’s Word. No other institute, person, or government holds the power to be “the way” (John 14:6). If we want to be successful in our parenting, we should make … Continue reading Parenting with Deuteronomy no
The Value of Children Serving in Church
I have worked for years in the local church, starting when I was nine-years-old. From my own experience, watching other children serve, and knowing the principles of God's Word, I can verify that our children should be serving the Body of Christ! We should never underestimate its value as we "train them up in the … Continue reading The Value of Children Serving in Church
The Power of Our Words Over Our Children
The following is an article I wrote for our church nursery's newsletter. I have posted it under "Baby Pages" above as well. A resource I highly recommend and use is "Preborn Prodigy," a CD of prayers and confessions spoken over your child. I personally love it! http://www.prebornprodigy.com So much power is in the spoken word … Continue reading The Power of Our Words Over Our Children
Living Royalty 