Helping Our Children Grow in Faith

Helping Our Children Grow in Faith

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  • Author: Robert J. Keeley
  • Publisher: Baker Books
  • ISBN: 1441233504
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 158

Children have serious faith questions that require serious answers, answers that adults often find themselves under-prepared to give. But the Christian community has a responsibility to help its children develop a three-dimensional faith--a faith that affects their heads, their hearts, and their spirits. Helping Our Children Grow in Faith is designed for children's ministry and worship leaders, Sunday school teachers, and pastors--as well as parents--who want to nurture the spiritual development of the children in their lives. It shows how to integrate children into congregational worship, how to teach them the Bible but leave room for the mystery of God, and how to distinguish the difference between faith development and moral development.


The Better Mom

The Better Mom

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  • Author: Ruth Schwenk
  • Publisher: Zondervan
  • ISBN: 031034946X
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 208

Mothering is messy. Our joy and hope in raising children doesn’t change the reality that being a mom can be frustrating, stressful, and tiring. But just as God is using us to shape our children, God is using our children and motherhood to shape us. In The Better Mom, author Ruth Schwenk, herself a mother of four children, encourages us with the good news that there is more to being a mom than the extremes of striving for perfection or simply embracing the mess. We don’t need to settle for surviving our kids’ childhood. We can grow through it. With refreshing and heartfelt honesty Ruth emboldens moms to: Find freedom and walk confidently in purpose Create a God-honoring home environment Overcome unhealthy and destructive emotions such as anger, anxiety, and more Avoid glorifying the mess of mom-ing or idolizing perfection Cultivate life-giving friendships At the heart of The Better Mom is the message that Jesus calls us to live not a weary life, but a worthy life. We don’t have to settle for either being apathetic or struggling to be perfect. Both visions of motherhood go too far. Ruth offers a better option. She says, “It’s okay to come as we are, but what we’re called to do and be is far too important to stay there! The way to becoming a better mom starts not with what we are doing, but with who God is inviting us to become."


God, I Know You're There

God, I Know You're There

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  • Author: Bonnie Rickner Jensen
  • Publisher: Thomas Nelson
  • ISBN: 1400209226
  • Category : Juvenile Fiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 25

Where is God? Is He real? Look closely and you can see God's touch all over creation. Like the sun, God is warm. Like the stars, God is dazzling. Like the wind, God is all around, everywhere. God, I Know You're There, by bestselling author Bonnie Rickner Jensen and illustrator Lucy Fleming, reminds children of the nearness and goodness of God. Children will discover that God never leaves their side, even if they can’t see or feel Him. Each page will help children understand the many things in the world we can't see, touch, or hear are just as real as God is. And even if God feels distant, He is real and He is near.


Talking with Your Kids about God

Talking with Your Kids about God

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  • Author: Natasha Crain
  • Publisher: Baker Books
  • ISBN: 9780801075520
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 0

Christian parenting is hard work--and it's getting harder. Parents have a deep desire to pass on their faith, but fear that today's increasingly skeptical and hostile world will eventually lead their kids to reject the truth of Christianity. That leaves many parents feeling overwhelmed--uncertain of what they can do to help their children, given the difficulty and extent of the faith challenges they will face. This practical and timely resource gives parents the confidence of knowing what to discuss with their children and how to discuss it in order to facilitate impactful conversations that will form the basis of a lifelong faith. In a friendly, parent-to-parent voice, Natasha Crain identifies 30 specific conversations about God that parents must have with their children, organizing them under the categories of - the existence of God - science and God - the nature of God - believing in God - the difference God makes Chapters are sequenced in a curriculum-oriented way to provide a cumulative learning experience, making this book a flexible resource for use in multiple settings: homes, church classes, youth groups, small groups, private Christian schools, and homeschools. Every chapter has a step-by-step conversation guide with discussion questions and tips, and content is readily adaptable for use with kids of any age (elementary through high school). Endorsements: "My prayer is that God will use this book to both motivate and equip you to help your kids develop convictions about their faith."--From the foreword by Sean McDowell, PhD, Biola University professor, speaker, and author of more than eighteen books, including A New Kind of Apologist "I can't think of a more relevant or more needed book for parents raising kids in today's culture. This book on apologetics will lead parents in critical conversations that will help grow and guide kids to be lifelong followers of Christ."--Kristen Welch, author of Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World "Hey parents: Do you want to reduce the chances that your child will follow the crowd to the point of rejecting Christ and the values and truths you hold so dearly? Then you need to have the conversations that Natasha Crain so brilliantly describes in this book. Prevent heartbreak later by reading and heeding this book now!"--Frank Turek, PhD, president of CrossExamined Ministries and author of I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist and Stealing from God "May this book lead to thousands more Moms and Dads engaging with their kids through an intelligent faith. And may there be tens of thousands more kids who feel loved because the adults in their lives take their questions seriously."--Jeff Myers, PhD, president, Summit Ministries


The Kid-Dom of God

The Kid-Dom of God

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  • Author: Nancy C. Reeves
  • Publisher: Wood Lake Publishing Inc.
  • ISBN: 1770646906
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 128

Many parents wonder how to share their faith in a way that respects their child's need to develop and grow their own spirituality. The Kid-Dom of God: Helping Children Grow in Christian Faith is a complete collection of the award-winning "Children Celebrate" columns by psychologis Nancy Reeves, Ph.D., and composer/musician Linnea Good. Selected as the "Best Family Life Column" in 2012 by the Catholic Press Association (U.S. and Canada), and placing 2nd in the "Best Column" category by the Canadian Church Press, each article is "filled with both simple and complex concepts meant to enrich family relationships, enhance spiritual growth, and offer a nexus point where everyday experience meets reflection on the sacred." As one judge commented, Reeves and Good "pack a lot of good advice into [these] provocative columns." Topics include endings, gratitude, patience, obedience, fairness and justice, awe, creation, discernment, ego, nuturing spirituality, and more.


Raising Kingdom Kids

Raising Kingdom Kids

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  • Author: Tony Evans
  • Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
  • ISBN: 158997784X
  • Category : Family & Relationships
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 273

Evans equips parents to raise their children with a Kingdom perspective and also offers practical how-to advice on providing spiritual training as instructed in Scripture. He begins with an overarching look at the need for Kingdom parenting, our roles and responsibilities in raising God-following children, and how to prepare children to take on the assignments God has for their lives. He then provides specific training for kids in the power of prayer, wisdom, loving God's Word, getting through trials, controlling their tongues, developing patience, the surrender of service, and much more.


Faith-Shaped Kids

Faith-Shaped Kids

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  • Author: Stephen B. Bell
  • Publisher: Moody Publishers
  • ISBN: 9781575678153
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 208

Relationship is the greatest faith-shaping tool a parent possesses. Because kids learn about following Christ mostly from their parents, we have a huge responsibility to model authentic faith and its practice on a daily basis. Steve and Valerie Bell offer Faith-Shaped Kids as a practical tool to help parents maximize their relationship with their children in such a way as to draw them to faith. Filled with life lessons and useful suggestions, this resource helps readers ride out the roller-coaster ride called parenting. Faith-Shaped Kids is co-published with the Willow Creek Association (WCA). The WCA is affiliated with Willow Creek Community Church, the largest church in America, and serves thousands of pastors and Christian leaders through North America. Its primary goal is to foster local church transformation and vitality.


Your Child's Faith

Your Child's Faith

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  • Author: Larry D. Stephens
  • Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company
  • ISBN: 9780310202035
  • Category : Family & Relationships
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 244

"What's the secret to building a deep, lasting Christian faith in our children? With today's cultural pressures turned up high, how can we as parents instill convictions that will stand proof to the times at hand and the times ahead?" "Dr. Larry Stephens believes a legacy of faith isn't a matter of hit-or-miss. In Your Child's Faith, he shows how to secure our children's spirituality for tomorrow's world. Beginning at the roots, Dr. Stephens takes us for a closeup on the different stages of a growing, vital faith, from infancy to adulthood."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved


Tough Stuff Parenting

Tough Stuff Parenting

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  • Author: Paul Basden
  • Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
  • ISBN: 0736975071
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 258

Are You Prepared to Talk with Your Child About...? Discussing difficult topics with kids has never been easy, but in today's world, it's more difficult than ever. Gay marriage, terrorist attacks, pornography, police shootings, and yes, sex, are just some of the complex issues children will encounter in our current culture. When your child asks questions, will you have answers? Tough Stuff Parenting will equip you to have thoughtful, age-appropriate conversations with your child. The biblically-based wisdom and practical tools you'll find inside will help you confidently engage your kid in meaningful dialogue. And when questions arise, your child will look to you first for answers instead of friends or the Internet. Make a lasting connection with your kid by learning how to effectively discuss life's most complicated topics.


Bridging Theory and Practice in Children's Spirituality

Bridging Theory and Practice in Children's Spirituality

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  • Author: Zondervan,
  • Publisher: Zondervan
  • ISBN: 0310104939
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 272

Bridging Theory and Practice in Children's Spirituality explores the different contexts, methods, and situations that influence and foster a child's spirituality and faith development. Through a blend of theoretical understanding held in tension with practical application, it equips those who are in, or being prepared for, the varied contexts where children are spiritually formed. It represents a broad range of Christian expression writing from a Christ-centered perspective that furthers the conversation about the next steps in children's spirituality and faith development. Moving beyond the basics of faith nurture and what makes for effective ministry, this resource deepens our understanding of the practices in children's lives by bringing together the best of theory and practice and includes contributions from: Dr. Scottie May (Wheaton College) Dr. Kevin Lawson (Biola University) Dr. Erik Carter (Vanderbilt University) John Roberto (Vibrant Faith) Dr. Dana Kennamer Pemberton (Abilene Christian University) Dr. Shirley Morganthaler (Concordia University - Chicago) Dr. Holly Catterton Allen (Lipscomb University) Dr. Robert Keeley (Calvin College and Calvin Seminary) Dr. Mimi Larson (Wheaton College) Lacy Finn Borgo ( Renovaré Institute) and others. Pastors, professors, seminary students and children's ministry leaders and practitioners all believe that nurturing a child's spiritual development is important. Yet often they are unsure about which current trends should be embraced. This book will help equip these people with the grounding needed to evaluate trends and with specific suggestions for moving forward. With short, accessibly written chapters it helps pastors and leaders stay up to date with current trends and is an excellent resource for teaching in college and seminary classrooms.