With this mentality, we are sending our kids to the front line of a battle that they are not equipped to handle. We have thrown up our hands and said “Go ahead son/daughter, I believe in you.”
Or maybe you’re thinking, “Steve, I don’t have time to go all the way to Nashville! I have meal preps to be done and papers to grade. But it would be awesome if I could still be part of this amazing event.”…
Do not be confused, homeschooling is a job! It is not coloring pages, pajama days, and warm fuzzy Instagram photos everyday.
In some respects, women can be a better diplomat and leader. However, what I am talking about today is a bit different. Men, who is the spiritual leader of your home? Is it you; or your wife?
It’s only a few hours away when the vast hordes of homeschoolers will begin their trek to Nashville, TN. People will be wondering why there is a sudden influx of mini-vans and coolers strapped to the back of said mini-vans. The reason is simple. Teach Them Diligently 2020 is starting Thursday! People, if you have…
Not only that, you can do it in the peace and quiet of your own house…your own couch…in your pajamas! I don’t see that many people in pajamas at the normal conferences.
So parents, what are you doing during that flicker of time to help your kids rise above this darkness? We are only here as a vapor….here today and then gone.
The greatest gift you can give your kids is not the newest and best the world has to offer. It is the love of God through Jesus Christ. That is the gift that enables them to resist the creation’s lures and live in the love of the Creator. Your kids are going to be bombarded…
Instead of feeling vulnerable, many of us prefer to hide behind a mask of confidence and capability.
In the face of intense pressure, Aaron gave in to the demands of the people. As a parent, I’m sure you know about pressure. Our kids can be relentless in asking us to do things outside our value system, including the movies they want to see, the kids they want to hang out with, and…
The “revelation” referred to in this passage is the Word of God. Have you noticed when you don’t spend time with God’s Word, you feel less connected to Him and it is harder to live life with an eternal perspective? Before long, the world’s influence on you grows and your ability to say “no” to…
It is easy to rationalize sinful thoughts and behaviors when they serve our selfish purposes. Considering the standards of our culture, small compromises may seem insignificant in comparison. As Christian parents, we will be challenged over and over again not to “exchange the truth for a lie.” This may mean saying “no” to our kids…
Sometimes even though we diligently pray for our children, we still face rebellion, disrespect, and disappointments. In the midst of these struggles, an unspoken voice may whisper, “Is Christ really enough?” In response, we may try to control the situation and “fix” the problem. But in our frenzy of activity, we forget that bearing fruit…
