ARTICLES
To Parents Feeling Unequipped to Disciple Their Kids
Parents, J. Ryan Lister has some good news: That insecurity you feel about how you’re discipling your kid is actually a good thing.
Making Peace at Home
Conflict is everywhere, especially at home. Peacemaking isn’t easy, but God has called his people to the task. But can it be done? Especially at home?
The Birth Pains of Raising Disciples
Can our labors save our children? Gloria Furman reflects on Paul’s language of being in birth pains for those he discipled.
Seven School-Year Rhythms to Establish Your Family in the Lord
As a parent, you want to ensure that you build your children up in Christ this new school year. But how? Jen Oshman offers seven rhythms to help.
Help Your Anxious Child Trust God's Promises
God does not desire us to worry, writes Elin Phillips. But how do you help an anxious child? How do you encourage a fearful kid to trust in the promises of God?
How Praying with Kids Changes Your Prayers
Before Zac Harrel had kids, he never thought to pray about everyday things that seem inconsequential. But praying with his little daughter is teaching him big lessons on prayer.
Three Cautions and Encouragements for Dads
After a botched experiment setting up a tent, Dustin Crowe asked himself, How could I better reflect God’s fatherly love to my daughter? Here are three cautions for dads that came out of that reflection.
Rediscovering the Church as Family
The church has to be careful about taking cues from companies and nonprofits, says Lee Eclov. Rediscovering the church as a family—not an organization—changes everything.
Family Matters: Sharing Christ with Your Flesh and Blood
Share the gospel with someone in another country? Sure. With your unbelieving aunt? No way. Why is it so complicated with family?
Marriage is for Mission
While the Christian marriage is likely full of benefits for both parties, it is not primarily designed to benefit both parties. It is meant, first and foremost, to put Christ on display.
Parents, Locate Your Children (in Redemptive History)
As parents, how are we to help our children navigate this sinful world and its complexities? Sean Nolan shows how we can locate ourselves (and our children) in the right place in redemptive history.
Why Your Children Need Your Time and Attention
Scott Slayton lays out two reasons you need to give time and attention to you children, along with four tips to help you make the time.