christian parenting

We are going to start with a scripture today and this one is for you momma. 4 “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. 6 And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to […]

Discussion Perseverance is a big word for little people, especially toddlers and very young children who get upset when things just aren’t working for them.  I know my toddler gets frustrated when he is trying to accomplish a task, but his little fingers just can’t get it done.  Explain to your child that perseverance simply […]

Discussion: The bible compares Jesus to a gentle shepherd.  Explain to your children what a shepherd is and how they care for their sheep. Read John 10: 10-18 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 11 “I am the good shepherd. The […]

Discussion Grace can be complicated to show sometimes, but it isn’t complicated to understand.  Grace simply means not getting what you deserve. Give your child some examples of grace and see if they can come up with some of their own: We show grace by not responding unkindly to someone else’s mean words. We show […]

So in my pregnant state and then sleep deprived postpartum state, I didn’t realize I did this virtue twice!  There are two different blog posts with different discussions and different activities, but both on the virtue patience!  Oops!  Just tell your children that patience is very important and that your elf really wants them to […]