Family Helps

The Most Powerful Parenting Practice
What Wise Parents Do When They Don’t Know What to Do
Cary Schmidt
March 28, 2012
“Something’s going wrong in the heart of my child, and I’m not sure what to do!” Ever been there, parent? Have you ever seen the fruit of attitudes, behaviors, and decisions growing from the young branches of your child’s life and been terrified by what’s producing that fruit—what sinful root might be fueling a destructive direction?
Family Helps, Parenting, Prayer

Parents Must Give Their Children Spiritual Direction
Direction in the Home Must Come from the Bible
Troy Calvert
March 16, 2012
Most Americans do not consider their family a top priority. A recent survey by the Barna Research Group answered the question, “Has the economy influenced Americans’ priorities?” by reporting that the downturn in the economy is mirrored by a downturn in commitment to the family.
Christian Living, Family, Family Helps, Parenting

Preparing Your Children for Marriage
Successful Marriages Require Preparation
Dr. Tim Cruse
March 09, 2012
To train means “to narrow,” conveying the thought of marking a clear path for our children by removing the unnecessary and focusing on that of lasting value—setting biblical boundaries (Proverbs 13:6). Many parents unwisely encourage their children to experiment with various philosophies of life.
Family Helps, Marriage, Parenting

Spiritual Weapons for Wayward Kids
How to Help Grown Wayward Children
Cary Schmidt
December 14, 2011
What can you do when your grown children begin to stray spiritually? I’ve seen a lot of parents hurt, mystified, and shaken by sudden and radical spiritual changes in the lives of their adult children. I realize, one day I may be one of them—and so could you.
Family Helps, Mentoring, Parenting, Spiritual Battle, Student Ministry

The Preacher and His Family
11 Tips to Keep a Top-notch Relationship with Your Wife and Family
Dr. Bud Calvert
December 07, 2011
I have always loved the pastorate. I love ministering to people. But I also realize just how important my relationship with my wife and family is. 1 Timothy 3:2 says the preacher is to be “the husband of one wife.” Please allow me to make a few observations and suggestions for each of us to consider.
Family, Family Helps, Marriage, Pastoral Leadership

20 Principles to Help Your Marriage
Keeping Your Marriage Marvelous
Dr. Mark Campbell
November 23, 2011
Each week as we celebrate the anniversaries of couples in our church, I am reminded once again about the wonder of marriage which God has created. All the way back in the Garden of Eden, God set up marriage as a vow before Him and a lifelong commitment between a man and woman.
Christian Living, Family Helps, Marriage

Keeping Your First Ministry First
Make Your Family a Priority
Gabriel Ruhl
September 16, 2011
Recently, on a Saturday morning, I went soulwinning with my three-year-old daughter, Annalene. As we knocked doors, she asked if her job could be to carry the tracts. After she managed carrying the tracts, she asked if she could ring the “ding bells” at each door.
Christian Living, Family, Family Helps, Soulwinning

Parenting–Keeping it Fun!
Teaching Children to Enjoy the Christian Life
Kurt Skelly
September 08, 2011
Too many people operate under the misconception that the Christian life is boring. Having been a child of God for over a quarter of a century, and having been a pastor for 18 years, I can assure you that the Christian life is anything but boring!
Family Helps, Idea, Parenting

God’s Design for the Home
How to Have Heaven on Earth
Troy Calvert
September 02, 2011
From the first verse of the first chapter of the first book of the Bible we learn that our God is a master at design, able to create order out of chaos. What He has done for the universe, He has done for the home as well.
Christian Living, Family Helps, Marriage

4 Focuses of Effective Parents
What Successful Parents Do Well
Cary Schmidt
July 19, 2011
Effective parents fight the trends and keep family first. They focus on biblical priorities, and draw clear boundaries around their home life. They fight for closeness, for transparency, and for strong relationships. They understand their mission and embrace it with biblical understanding and clarity.
Children, Family, Parenting, Teens
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