We should discipline our kids in Christ-like manner. I need to "Be the Adult", not returning evil for evil, but give a blessing instead. Over the years I have carried a small newspaper clipping in my pocket: I’ve come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element in the family. It’s my personal [...]
Leadership development with our own children is about identifying the basic leadership qualities and fanning gifts into a flame. The apostle Paul had an understudy. His name was Timothy. Timothy followed Paul, learned from Paul and modeled his ministry based on Paul’s instructions. In his second letter to Timothy, Paul writes, You then, my child, [...]
We all want our kids to stay connected with Christ and the church when they grow up. Studies show those who were "Entrusted With Significant Responsibility in a Ministry at a Young Age" were less likely to jettison the faith as they left home. It is the Power of Serving. Contribution vs Consumption Wow. So [...]
Paul wrote to an agrarian culture. The primary livelihood of his readers was farming. Paul writes in the book of Galatians, "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, [...]
Prepare to be alarmed. Studies show 75% of kids who are part of a strong evangelical church will leave the church and any connection to Christ from age 18-29. Ponder that. 75 0f 100 - Vanish from Church On a Sunday morning at our church we have a room of 100 first through third graders. [...]
I Was Alarmed! Prepare to be alarmed. Studies show 75% of kids who are part of a church will leave the church and any connection to Christ from age 18-29. On a Sunday morning at our church we have a room of 100 1st-3rd graders. If true, 75 of those kids, disregard church and their [...]
Want your kids to stay connected to Christ when they leave your home? Eat dinner as a family. Research shows one of the most important we can do to increase the likelihood that our children will stay connected to Christ once they leave our home is eat dinner as a family. Expectation for Connection! In [...]
I am no longer comfortable saying, "I want to lead kids to Christ." We need to consider changing our wording when discussing salvation with our kids. I am serious. Words matter. Words have meaning. "Leading Kids to See Their Need for a Savior" These days, rather than saying, "I hope to lead kids to Christ", [...]