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How can I motivate my children to learn?
Motivating Children to Learn life experience from a mother of eight In teaching our eight children, I struggle when it comes to “forcing” children to do what they do not want to do. However, I know there are certain things my children need to know, and I am adamant about teaching them those thi ...What will strengthen my relationship with my siblings?
Advice on Sibling Relationships tips on sibling harmony Although family relationships are some of the most valuable ties we have, most children and youth struggle to get along with their brothers and sisters. Irritations, competition, quarrelling, and other typical challenges can quickly turn a ...How can I learn to get along with my siblings?
How to Develop Sibling Harmony relational tips for brothers and sisters Can brothers and sisters learn to get along? Can they become best friends? The answer to these questions is, yes! Despite the challenges of maintaining healthy relationships, many families are finding that sibling harmony i ...How can fathers build the foundations of Godly generations?
A Father’s Impact on Future Generations building the foundations of Godly generations Fathers play an essential role in teaching their children how to respond to life. A Godly man will seek to build a firm foundation for his children’s lives and faith. His investment of time, instruction, love, ...How can I pray for my children?
Praying for Your Children interceding on behalf of your sons and daughters As a parent, one of the most significant and influential roles you play is that of being a faithful prayer warrior on behalf of your child. Because of the closeness of your relationship, you can know your child as no one ...What are the commands of Christ?
49 Commands of Christ words to live by Jesus said, “If ye love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15). Keeping the commands of Jesus begins with recognizing what they are. Following is a collection of 49 of Jesus’ commands. As you read through them, ask God to help you observe these words, appl ...What does God promise to those who keep Christ’s commands?
Rewards for Keeping the Commands of Christ treasures to reap when living by the words of Jesus When we keep—that is, observe, remember, and apply—the commands of Jesus Christ, Scripture explains that many rewards will follow. God will love us and reveal Himself to us. “He that hath my commandm ...How can I overcome barriers between myself and my child?
Overcoming Barriers Between You and Your Children nurturing healthy relationships Good family relationships are a rare treasure. It takes time and effort, love and forgiveness, and wisdom and patience to build healthy bonds with your children. Often difficulties, hurts, or disappointments can w ...Have spoken blessings changed lives?
Spoken Blessings Change Lives how children and adults have benefited from spoken blessings As mothers, fathers, and children have learned to bless one another in the Lord’s name, the power of spoken blessings has become evident in their families. Below are several testimonies from family member ...How can I get in the habit of leading my family in devotions?
Making Family Devotions a Reality a father takes the responsibility to lead For years I wanted to consistently lead my family in times in God’s Word, teaching my children Biblical truths and instilling in them a love for my heavenly Father. I wanted to confidently fulfill my responsibilities an ...How can parents help children submit to authority?
Keys to Avoiding Rebellion tips for parents When teens are asked about changes they would like to see in their parents’ lives, their wishes often fall into three basic categories. They wish their parents (especially their fathers) would (1) admit when they are wrong, (2) control their tempers, ...How should I share spoken blessings with children?
Share Spoken Blessings With Children how to intercede for children with words of blessing All of us have opportunities to bless children. If you are a parent, God has given you the responsibility to teach your children the ways of God. (See Deuteronomy 6:6–7.) Giving a spoken blessing can be a ...What are my teenager's basic needs?
Basic Needs of Today’s Youth equipping parents to love their teenagers Many parents and their children, especially their teenagers, are angry, frustrated, confused, and hopeless. Youth often ask, “Why don’t you trust me?” Actually, the issue is not so much a lack of trust, but rather a lack of ...How can I teach my children to resist temptation?
How Fathers Can Protect Their Sons and Daughters guard them from temptation As a father, you are the spiritual leader and protector of your family. Your own obedience to God is a key factor in protecting your sons and daughters from evil. If you fail morally, you will give Satan access to those ...What role does listening play in building trust with my child?
Reaching the Heart of Your Children tips for building friendship and trust through listening I love my children deeply, but there are times when I feel an emotional or spiritual distance from them, like they are drifting a little out of reach. Sometimes one or both of us are distracted or busy. ...What is the most important key in strengthening family relationships?
Strengthening Family Relationships discover the keys of prayer and love All too often, God’s people lose generation after generation to the distractions and cares of this life, bringing up children who leave faith behind as they reach adulthood. We want our children to continue on in the faith. ...What can I do if my child struggles with a birth defect?
Discerning God’s Purpose in Birth Defects facing the refining fire of unexpected trials Kay and I met as young people, and after two years of dating, we married. We both wanted to follow the Lord and longed for a closer walk with Him. We tried to make Christ the center of our home. Within the f ...Is the New Age movement a pathway to God?
From Darkness Into Light deliverance from the deception of New Age thinking On January 1, 1983, Marci and I posted our New Year’s resolutions on the wall. We had set goals in several areas of our lives: business, personal growth, family, etc. At the very bottom of our list we added, “get to kno ...How do you respond when a child faces prolonged physical challenges?
Encountering the Unexpected: Physical Challenges facing ongoing medical needs and finding God in the midst of pain My wife and I began our marriage with excitement, looking forward to serving together through an evangelistic ministry in prisons. All options seemed wide open, and with the birth ...How can we show love to the poor like Jesus did?
Sharing Jesus’ Love With the Poor honoring people who are extra special to God Our family was privileged to invest seven years in a Muslim country in northern Africa. As we assisted translators there and discipled those who became Christians, we were constantly humbled and saw God’s hand at wor ...