Children Need To Know Archive
“For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory” (1 Thessalonians 2:11-12, NIV). How Kids Think Children wonder, “What difference does obeying God make?” Some kids are discouraged about trying to please God. They have lost interest …
(John 14:6, 20:29-31; Matthew 28:18-20) Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6) How Kids Think Children ask, “Is Jesus Christ real?” Some adults honor Jesus as an important historical figure, some worship Him as God, still others reject Jesus and use His name with contempt or indifference. Many children …
Some of the ways teachers and parents relate to children work against emotional closeness. Be careful not to undermine your own efforts with actions that close your child’s heart. In the following article, Dr. Scott Turansky, co-founder of the National Center for Biblical Parenting, provides four examples of things to avoid:
“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective” (James 5:16, NIV). How Kids Think Kids wonder, “Will God really answer my prayers?” Some children think that God is too big or too busy to hear their requests. Others feel awkward or unworthy to speak with …
We all want our kids to act responsibly. Dr. Scott Turansky, co-founder of the National Center for Biblical Parenting, provides the following discipleship tip you can use to teach children responsibility.
“Train up a child in the way he should go,
and when he is old he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6, NKJV). The Situation Kids sometimes wonder, “Where does this path lead?“ They are looking for clear direction and honest answers. Many parents feel inadequate, so they leave academic and social training to the school and spiritual training to the church—or to chance. As …
“The rod and reproof give wisdom,
but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. When the wicked increase, transgression increases,
but the righteous will look upon their downfall. Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart” (Proverbs 29:15-17 ESV). How Kids Think Kids protest, “Why are you punishing me?“ Children can see only that …