Samuel served the Lord beautifully as had Aaron (the first Priest) and Eli but all three men were workaholics and failed to discipline their sons. Learn from these Priest’s mistakes and prioritize parenting. Train your children in the ways they should go and discipline them when necessary. Always praise good Read more…
Like Hannah dedicated Samuel to the Lord, each of us should dedicate each of our children to the Lord as well. Pray that each child will seek a personal relationship with the Lord and will discover a way to serve Him. Remember to nurture your children spiritually. As children walk Read more…
Moses mentored Joshua to step into his shoes when he died. But Joshua failed to mentor his replacement. Parents, we basically need to mentor our children to become godly parents who take seriously their responsibility to raise godly children. Godly legacies need to be passed down to the next generation.
There are Bible’s and Bible Story Books for all ages. They wonderfully help to nurture children spiritually. When our children were very young, I found a children’s Bible with questions for the children to answer at the end of each story. It was titled, The Bible in Pictures for Little Read more…
Have Americans had so much of the good life that they don’t need God? Has America forgotten God? May each family seek spiritual food for their family and return to church. Summer camps offer an abundance of spiritual nourishment. The number one spot for spiritual nourishment, however is at home. Read more…
Children have many rules to learn. Instead of presenting them in a negative way of everything we should not do, explain that rules are for our own good so we can enjoy a blessed life. Did you know that the Bible teaches: 1. “Do not go about spreading slander Read more…
The first parents, Adam and Eve, did not have a Bible, a self-help book nor the Ten Commandments to help raise godly boys. Had those been available their sons, Cain and Abel might have learned that anything they did that did not please God was a sin. Read more…
Last spring I watched an elementary school boy badger some little girls who were building a bridge. As the girls were building; the boy was destroying. Finally he left and just happened to walk near my daughter and me. I quietly called to him, “Come here.” He did Read more…
There are so many children and parents who have not been blessed with spiritual food. When a spiritually needy child or friend crosses your path, make a concerted effort to plant as many spiritual seeds as possible in their hearts. When it comes to gift giving, give “spiritual” gifts. Wouldn’t Read more…
The birth of a new baby brings joy and excitement. They are so precious and sweet, absolutely perfect! But, believe it or not, on the inside everyone is born with a sin nature. Thus, parents need to provide not only physical food for their new baby, but also spiritual Read more…