Raising Responsible Kids
We all want our kids to act responsibly. Dr. Scott Turansky, co-founder of the National Center for Biblical Parenting, provides the following discipleship tip you can use to teach children responsibility.
Raising Godly Children Archive
Train Children Now (they’ll thank you later)
“Train up a child in the way he should go,
and when he is old he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6, NKJV). The Situation Kids sometimes wonder, “Where does this path lead?“ They are looking for clear direction and honest answers. Many parents feel inadequate, so they leave academic and social training to the school and spiritual training to the church—or to chance. As …
Start in the Heart
King Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived. He said to “guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life” (Proverbs 4:23). Dr. Scott Turansky, co-founder of the National Center for Biblical Parenting, reminds us that the heart is shaped by what you think about all day long.
Discipline is NOT Optional
“The rod and reproof give wisdom,
but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. When the wicked increase, transgression increases,
but the righteous will look upon their downfall. Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart” (Proverbs 29:15-17 ESV). How Kids Think Kids protest, “Why are you punishing me?“ Children can see only that …
Junior “Medal of Honor” Recipients
God exhorts children to honor father and mother: “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother which is the first commandment with a promise, so that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth” (Ephesians 6:1-3). Dr. Scott Turansky, co-founder of the National Center for Biblical Parenting, provides the following …
Rx for Angry Families
Helping Families Deal With Anger: A Biblical Perspective By Sudi Kate Gliebe In this article, Sudi Kate Gliebe from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary provides biblical strategies and tools for helping families and children who struggle with anger (get entire article as PDF download below). Summary The spiritual effects of anger in families are devastating. However, the Bible offers hope; it provides guidance on how to …
That’s Not Fair!
Children don’t understand fairness in the same way as adults do. When a child isn’t getting what they want, they say “It’s not fair.” In this special article by Daniel Darling, you’ll discover three important keys you can begin using today. __ There is a phrase in our vocabulary that nobody has to teach us to say. It’s a phrase kids learn very quickly in …