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Will My Child Return to the Lord?
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. (Proverbs 22:6) Many of us who are parents have children who have walked away from the Lord. It’s a tough place to be there. Watching your children make poor decisions is no easy task.…
Read MoreMore Is Caught than Taught
“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:35) We have heard the old adage, “Actions speak louder than words.” Of course, the meaning is that what you do shows far more clearly the intent of your heart than any empty promises that might cross your lips.…
Read MoreBe Responsible for Your Children
Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. (John 19:25) As a parent, you are responsible for your children. That might sound like an obvious statement, but in today’s culture, it can be very tempting for parents to share the responsibility of raising their children.…
Read MoreWill My Child Return to the Lord?
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. (Proverbs 22:6) Many of us who are parents are in a spot right now where we have children who have walked away from the Lord. It’s a tough place to be. Watching your children…
Read MoreGod’s Parental Perspective
“For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11) One of my earliest memories as a child is being flat out on the kitchen table, restrained by my parents, as they attempted to…
Read MoreBe Responsible For Your Children
“Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.” – John 19:25 As a parent, you are responsible for your children. That might sound like an obvious statement, but in today’s culture, it can be very tempting for parents to want to share the responsibility…
Read MoreWill My Child Return To The Lord?
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6 Many of us who are parents are in a spot right now where we have children who have walked away from the Lord. It’s a tough place to be. Watching your…
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