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Spare the Rod and Spoil the Child: Bible Verse and Lesson

“Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them” (Proverbs 13:24). Many of us have heard the phrase “spare the rod, spoil the child” based off of Proverbs 13:24. Growing up I believed that this scripture was primarily for spanking children in order to keep […]

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Should Children Take Communion?

by Jack Wellman

The Bible commands that Christians should take communion but what about children? Should children be allowed to take communion if they profess faith in Christ? What if they are not yet saved? The Command of Communion The Bible is clear about believers partaking in communion or the Lord’s Supper on a regular basis. Some churches […]

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How To Help Your Children Discover Their Gifts

by Derek Hill

Psalm 127:3 – “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.” Children are one of the biggest blessings we receive from God. They are also one of the biggest responsibilities we receive from God. As your kids (and mine) get older they will feel a need to belong […]

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Praying For Your Children’s Future Spouses

by Crystal McDowell

How do we pray for our children’s spouses in a culture where the covenant and definition of marriage is always ever changing? Christian parents should be alert and on their knees even before the birth of their children—interceding with much fervency and soberness. Generations of future children will be affected by the course of our […]

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What is Childlike Faith? A Bible Study

by Robert Driskell

It is often said in Christian circles that we should have ‘childlike faith’. While this term is not found in the Bible, the concept is readily seen when one takes a closer look. Jesus clearly said that there is something about the attitude of the child that is essential for admittance into His Kingdom. In […]

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How To Raise A Child In A Christian Home: 10 Important Tips

by Daryl Evans

It is such a blessing to have the opportunity to raise children. This is true of both believers in Christ and people that do not have a relationship with God. But if you are a person of faith, it is so important to pass on a spiritual heritage that your kids can pass on to […]

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Parents Prayers for Their Children: 7 Requests to God

by Derek Hill

In the Bible we read “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.” (Psalm 127:3) Children are one of the biggest ministries you will ever have. Our precious little ones are a gift from God and we should be in prayer for them daily. Here are 7 prayers […]

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Bible Verses For Kids: 20 Scriptures To Learn

by Daryl Evans

I have had the privilege to serve the Lord as a Pastor for a number of years and I love ministering to children as well as adults. Many times a young couple that may not attend church at all or if they attend, they do so sporadically will often become heavily involved in the church […]

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7 Tips for the Christian Mother

by Pamela Rose Williams

Being a mother is one of the most important jobs that God gives to any woman. I have been a mom for over thirty years and now have the joy of seeing my children raise their own children. Some of my children were born before I came to know Jesus as my personal Savior and […]

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How To Discipline Children: 7 Tips for Christian Parents

by David Peach

Disciplining your children is an important aspect of parenting. There are many opinions about the right way to discipline your children so sometimes it is hard to know what is best for a Christian family. Even with the following suggestions, there are personal decisions you will have to make. I want to encourage you to […]

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