What does the Bible say about breastfeeding?
To start, it is important to understand that the Bible does not give any specific instructions on breastfeeding. In spite of that, there are Christians who come down very strongly on each side of the debate, often to the detriment of Christian love and unity, not to mention our witness to the world. When Christians…
How should Christian parents respond if one of their children declares as transgender?
The saying, “I would rather have a living daughter than a dead son,” or vice versa, is a popular slogan expressing the response some parents have to their child’s declaration of transgender identity. The saying assumes that, if a son or daughter doesn’t embrace her self-perceived gender identity, she would commit suicide. This argument reflects…
What is the key to teaching dyslexic children the Bible?
Just as the Lord created us all with unique gifts and talents, He also created us with brains that learn differently. Sunday school teachers and other church workers want to help all the children in their ministry, but they may find it challenging to effectively teach dyslexic children. The good news is that God has…
How should a Christian view sex education?
Children will learn about sexuality from someone. The options are their peers, pornography, school settings, experimentation, or their parents. The best place for sex education is in the home, as a natural part of training children “in the way they should go” (Proverbs 22:6). It is the parents’ God-given responsibility to teach children God’s perspective…
What does the Bible say about heritage?
Heritage is something that is handed down from the past. A heritage may be property, a reputation, traditions, or a position in life. It is a legacy. Our national or racial heritage refers to the customs, geography, or race of the people or countries into which we were born. For example: “She is proud of…
What does the Bible say about being a good parent?
Being a good parent can be a difficult and challenging venture, but at the same time can be the most rewarding and fulfilling thing we ever do. The Bible has a great deal to say about the way we can successfully raise our children to be men and women of God. As a good parent,…
Does the Bible promise that godly parenting will always result in godly children (Proverbs 22:6)?
Proverbs 22:6 notes, “Train up a child in the way he should go; / even when he is old he will not depart from it” (ESV). Does this verse promise that raising children in a godly manner will always result in children who follow God as adults? What about all the godly parents whose children…
Should all mothers be stay-at-home moms?
The subject of stay-at-home moms is one that has caused much controversy, especially in Western nations where many women work outside the home. There really are only two direct verses/passages that talk about a mother staying at home with her children. Titus 2:3-5 says, “Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way…
I am a parent; how can I let go of my adult children?
Letting go of adult children is a struggle for all parents, both Christian and non-Christian. When we consider that nearly twenty years of our lives are invested in raising, nurturing, and caring for a child, it’s easy to see why letting go of that role is a daunting task. For most parents, child-rearing consumes our…
What is the biblical way to lead a child to Christ?
There are three basic elements involved in leading a child to a saving relationship with Christ: prayer, example, and age-appropriate instruction. We lead a child to Christ through the diligent application of all three elements from the time before the child is born. The importance of prayer in the process of evangelizing children cannot be…