Our kids carry the peace of God! We want our kids to realize that no matter what storm they encounter, no matter what is going on around them, they have God’s peace! His peace is not just so they can make it through the storm, but so they can shift the storm and change it!
Read MoreI wanted to encourage you today with a declaration for your kids, “Today I will be a good influence on the people around me.” A declaration like this changes how our kids approach their friends. Instead of being on defense and focusing only on not letting bad influences in, they’re on offense, being a good influence to the people around them. A declaration like this is amazing for what it can do in our children’s lives.
Read MoreIs not worrying possible in the face of a pandemic?
When Paul tells us in Philippians 4:6 “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything,” he is first and foremost telling us it is possible to not worry. Believing this is the first step to curing worry in our lives, even if the world around us is in crisis…
Read MoreWith Thanksgiving coming, it’s the perfect time for us to talk about kids and thankfulness, especially since it seems as though we have entitlement sneaking into our kids’ lives more and more. Oftentimes, entitlement can be boiled down to a lack of being thankful for what we have…
Why are declarations important? Declarations are a powerful form of prayer, so powerful in fact that God spoke declarations to create the entire universe. When we declare the truth of who God says we are, it not only helps line up our beliefs about our families with the Truth of God’s word, but it will also recreate our homes and relationships to look like God’s home and relationships.
Read MorePornography has never been as easy to find as it is now. In fact, many of our children are walking around with the ability to instantly access every kind of porn there is. With only an internet connection, pornography is accessible every second of everyday, no matter where they are.
Read MoreOnce I was asked the question, “What do I do when my kids give too much attention to the devil?” It was written by a children’s pastor who has a child fascinated with destroying the devil. The Bible says in 1 John 3:8, “The son of God came to destroy the works of the devil.” Because of this, it is important to destroy the devil’s works - it’s our job.
But how we do it is just as important…
Read MoreOn Facebook a while back, I posted a question asking how families handle the issue of Santa Claus. Do they tell their children that Santa Claus exists? Do they sign his name on the gifts? Do they not mention Santa to their kids at all?
Read MoreHow do we raise children with a kingdom culture who have an intimate relationship with God and partner with Him to bring heaven to earth? While I fully believe in the parent’s role in raising up their children in the way they should go, I also know so many parents and children rely on support from their local church. And that’s not a bad thing! Children’s pastors have an incredible role in helping shape children for the kingdom of God…
Read MoreMost people underestimate children, and many parents don’t even know what their own children are capable of. You may know in theory that there’s no junior Holy Spirit, but haven’t seen it for yourself. The solution is to have this kind of behavior activated and alive in your own home, and I’d love to show you how! Read more…
Read MoreHere are my recommended Christmas gifts for parents. Featuring Kris Vallotton, Shawn Bolz and Becky Thompson.
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