Ephesians 3:14-21 (AMP) 14 For this reason [[a]seeing the greatness of this plan by which (we) you are built together in Christ], (we) I bow my knees before the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 For Whom every family in heaven and on earth is named [that Father from Whom all fatherhood takes its title and derives its name]. 16 May He…
If you go through the Bible, there appears to not be as much instruction on raising children as there is on other topics. At least for us, we were hoping for a lot more detailed instructions on raising kids from the Bible. And you might ask yourself why is it that the details aren’t there? If you think about it,…
As parents, we invest our heart and soul into raising our children. We spend countless hours of time nurturing, instructing, training, correcting, praying for and loving our children. When the day comes that your child is getting along in years, maybe to the teen age, they may get the idea that they know more than you. The Bible calls this…
Research shows that nearly 40 percent of young people grow up in homes without a dad. An additional 40 percent report they don’t feel close to their dads. Other research results show that children who live absent from their biological fathers are more likely to be poor, to use drugs, to experience educational, health, emotional and behavioral problems, to be…
You wouldn’t guess just by looking at her that she’s not so much a girl anymore, but a more of a woman every day. And you have only a small window of time to teach her the many lessons she should learn. Because you and I both know it takes a lot to be a woman, and even more to…
I think most parents would agree that it is hard to watch our children fail. Just like God always wants the best for us, most parents want the best for their children. So when we have to watch them settle for anything less it is disappointing and sometimes gut-wrenching. Sometimes we even have to allow our children to fail to…
When you are looking for ways to impress God’s Word on your children and to teach them the valuable knowledge that is contained so that generations can be blessed by it, start by developing the habit of family devotions. It is an excellent opportunity to teach and train them how to react appropriately, in a non-confrontational setting, before the “need…
This is the poem I read as part of my “father of the bride” speech at my daughters wedding. Most Beautiful Bride The day you were born, with joy I did shout. To think on that day I would actually find out. What God thinks when He looks at us, it’s pure love. As I gazed upon you,…
In a society that has lost it’s morals, etiquette and Biblical values, our sons can learn to become gentlemen. They can learn to be kind, respectful and Godly young men. The Bible is full of advice on how our sons can develop habits that set them apart from others. If we raise our sons to observe this Godly advice, they…
I came across this Bible story and it made me think of some “dad training” I took in the past. I’ll summarize it but I encourage you to go back and read it for yourself and let God speak to you. It’s in 1 Chronicles 28 and 29 and it is the story of king David and his son Solomon. David realizes…