Parenting God’s Way
In response to a suggestion from a colleague to reutilize some of my sermons as articles, here’s a précis of a message titled Parenting God’s Way from the Family Matters series preached at Muskoka Bible Centre. Parenting God’s Way What’s the most significant parenting passage in the Bible? Is it the fifth commandment in the […]
Parenting Advice From Proverbs
Are you looking for wise practical parenting advice – something Divinely inspired? Do you want to equip your children to worship God and live fruitful lives for Him? Here are 12 tips and texts from the Old Testament book of Proverbs that will help you parent your child God’s way: Start with God. Your most important […]
God’s Plan for Parents
It seems reasonable to presume that God’s plan for parents is ideal. Yet many Christian parents aren’t parenting God’s way. Why is that, and how can parents shift from what they’re doing to what God wants them to do? Naturally inclined. Before considering God’s plan for parents, we should recognize that parenting God’s way isn’t […]
More is Caught Than Taught
The adage “more is caught than taught” is undoubtedly true concerning how children learn to love and live for Jesus. Children mimic what they see. Most children want to be like their mom or dad. How are you living? You’re either living according to the world’s ways or according to God’s ways (Romans 8:5-8). Your […]
Family Prayer
Family prayer is transformative. Is your family in a prayer rut? While there are many creative ways to spice up family prayer, the best thing you can do is pray Scripture. Praying Scripture Here’s something you can do together at the kitchen table. Open your Bible to one of the Psalms. Invite family members to […]
Bible Reading
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. Karen and I have been hanging […]
Raising Children God’s Way
Raising children God’s way is unlike any other way … There are numerous parenting strategies, philosophies, styles, techniques and methodologies. But the question for Christian parents shouldn’t be, should I use the RIE method, the three C’s technique or the authoritative parenting style? Secular ideas and beliefs won’t produce godly offspring (cf. Colossians 2:8). To […]
Parenting Practices To Develop Your Child’s Faith
Are you a parent who wants your child to love and live for Jesus? Do you wonder, “How can I help my child grow spiritually?” Are you sometimes unsure about how to make it happen? Here are five parenting practices to develop your child’s faith: Connect with the Bible. Regular interaction with the Bible changes […]
What is Christian Parenting?
What is Christian parenting? Are there distinct roles and responsibilities? How is Christian parenting different from other parenting? What it’s not. Christian parenting, in the minds of many, is associated with the things parents do or don’t do. But taking your family to church, reading the Scriptures, praying together, believing certain doctrines, and maintaining a […]
Welcome to Christian Parenting Basics
Welcome to Christian Parenting Basics! Most Christian parents don’t need more parenting tips and strategies. If parents are going to thrive in their roles, they need God’s view of parenting – one that’s biblically informed and Christ-centred. Yes, there are some practical parenting suggestions in the blog, but the author, Dr. Lawson Murray, believes you […]