christian parenting

Discussion Christ’s death on the Cross is the ultimate example of forgiveness.  In an adult bible or a children’s bible (our favorite is the Jesus Storybook Bible), read the story of the crucifixion with your child (Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, or John 19). Chances are your child has heard this story more than […]

As adults, we know that our mouths can either bring about great things or great destruction.  The words that come out of our mouths can either build others up or bring them down.  Even the words we speak to ourselves can have a great impact on our daily attitude and our walk with Christ. Discussion […]

What does it mean to be attentive?  Attentive means to listen and give all your attention to someone or something.  It means paying attention.  This can be a very difficult task for a young child!  Paying careful attention requires us to focus. Discussion In Luke 10: 38-42, read the story of Jesus’ visit to Martha […]

We all have selfish tendencies.  We are human.  Our own selfishness brought upon the fall of man.  As we grow in our faith, we learn how to be more like Jesus and push those selfish tendencies away.  But our little ones still have those tendencies.  Our culture teaches us that you need to put yourself […]

Discussion We live in a “me” culture.  Our culture teaches us that we deserve it all and that we have a right to be happy.  What exactly is it that will make us happy though?  Our world tells us that we need to have all the newest and coolest gizmos and gadgets.  We need to […]