To help children love the Lord with all their heart, soul and strength, we must teach them the Scriptures (cf. Deuteronomy 6:7). Discover resources that are available to help your family better connect with Jesus and His Story.
A Christian Parent’s Prayer Heavenly Father, I come before you humbled, acknowledging that parenting isn’t about me, but about you. You’re in charge, Lord. Help me surrender my desires, ambitions, and control, so that I may raise my children in line with your plans and purposes. I confess my inadequacies
Practical steps to strengthen a Christian marriage … A strong Christian marriage requires more than love—it requires intentional efforts to nurture intimacy, mutual respect, and spiritual growth. By cultivating regular communion, making Christ the center, embracing forgiveness, practicing mutual submission and working together as a team, couples can deepen their
Pray for your children. It’s one of the most positive and powerful things you can do. Use this prayer for children to commit and commend them to the Living God: O Living God, give fullness of life to my children. Give them understanding, knowledge and wisdom; discerning hearts to
Scriptures to encourage your children … While there are many quotes and good things we can say to inspire and reassure children, there’s nothing better than sharing God’s Word with them. So, here are twenty Scriptures to encourage your children (below). Use them to point your children to Jesus throughout
What does God say about the family? This is a challenging question. Even though the family is God’s idea and was initially created by Him, the biblical references about the family aren’t easily assembled or organized. Nonetheless, by interpreting verses in the context of both testaments, here are fifteen standout
Family prayer is transformative. Remarkably, it causes God to act, do something, and direct the course of events. As the philosopher Blaise Pascal said, “In prayer, we are invited to join Him in directing the course of His world.” Isn’t that brilliant? Prayer is more than asking God for this
Family Bible Reading How’s your family doing with Bible reading? A marriage thrives when it’s constantly being renewed. Chatting with one’s spouse once or twice weekly doesn’t cut it! It’s expected, understood, and implicit in the laws of relationships that a married couple listens and talks to each other regularly.
A father and educator shares tips to help your family make Bible reading a priority.
How do we help our children read, reflect, respond and remember the Bible? Discover Bible reading tips and resources for your family devotions.
Welcome to our Family Resources page for Christian parenting. Here you’ll find practical tips and resources for connecting with the Bible and having family devotions. Discover strategies for integrating Family Bible reading into your routine and fostering a spiritually rich environment at home. At Christian Parenting Basics we’re dedicated to providing straightforward tools for family ministry and intentional discipleship at home. Check out blog posts packed with practical insights on family devotions, Family Bible reading, and building faith at home. Strengthen your family bonds and invest in your spiritual well-being with accessible resources that make connecting with the Bible and having meaningful family devotions easy and enjoyable. Family Bible time can be fun and a time for your whole family to grow in faith together.
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