Young Children

Parents, There’s a Real Magic Kingdom

Parents, There’s a Real Magic Kingdom I’m convinced one of the leading reasons to children raised in church and Christian homes leaving the faith is that we’ve not told them the ending of this age. We’ve presented Heaven and the age to come in a way that doesn’t even appeal to them, it’s just better […]

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There’s a Real Magic Kingdom

Parents, There’s a Real Magic Kingdom

I’m convinced one of the leading reasons for children raised in church and Christian homes leaving the faith is that we’ve not told them the ending of this age. We’ve presented Heaven and the age to come in a way that doesn’t even appeal to them, it’s just better than the alternative. That’s an absolute

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Get caught

Parents, Get Caught

Now there are things we try to keep from our kids catching us doing— You know, like hiding Christmas presents or yawning when they are reading to us. What were you thinking? But I want to tell you an act your kids need to catch you doing—your Quiet Time. Getting caught doing your Quiet Time

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Small things

Parents, Teach with the Small Things

Parents, Teach with the Small Things I have an unofficial minor in marriage and family ministry. At one point I wanted to be the next Dr. James Dobson, then I did my first marital counseling as a pastor. Quickly I decided that wasn’t where I needed to be (I’m sure that couple did as well).

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teaching submission to a loving authority figure

Parents, Teaching Submission to a Loving Authority Figure

Have you ever heard a teenager, in irritated disbelief, argue with their parent, “You’re so mean! Why won’t you let me…? All the other kids get to?” Maybe you were that teenager. This argument comes right from the first temptation in the Garden of Eden. Fortunately, we can teach our children the story’s application –

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Consider celebrating the biblical festivals

Parents, Consider Celebrating Passover

Shalom, Parents! Are you looking for a fun and exciting event to experience with your family, but completely centered on your faith? Look no further! Passover is just around the corner! Isn’t Passover Jewish? Passover is the primary biblical festival that commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people from Egypt. Although celebrating Passover is a

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Parents, Know the F.A.C.T.S. from Your Kids

Jake McCandlessExecutive Director of Stand Firm and lead pastor of Epic Church NWA in Springdale, AR and multiple award-winning author, Jake has a B.A. in Bible and Pastoral Studies from Central Baptist College, and an Advanced Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Former regular contributor to the Baptist Press and WND News with

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