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How One Mom Prayed for Her Prodigal Child, and Her Encouragement for Other Parents

article February 19, 2020

Many people have experienced the pain of a child who has walked away from Jesus. The following article was written by a dear and godly friend of our ministry, in response to someone who asked how she prayed for her son throughout his years of wandering. 

When It Comes to Parenting Your Teenage Children, No One Can Take Your Place

article January 15, 2020

The church can and should be a source of guidance and support for parents. But no youth group is a substitute for attentive, hands-on parenting. (Not to mention on-your-knees parenting.)

Dads, Your Children Need Both Quality and Quantity Time with You

article January 6, 2020

Dads (and much of this applies to moms too), if you’re already spending lots of time with your kids, by all means focus on quality. But if you’re not spending enough time with your kids, or constantly being pulled away by distractions, don’t try to compensate by making your meager time “quality.”

A Freeing Message for Moms (and Everyone Else): We Aren’t Enough, But God Is

article August 23, 2019

Although moms are the primary focus for this article, the principles Susan Narjala shares apply to all of us. On our own, we are weak. We are not enough. But we serve a Savior who is more than enough and promises to be our strength. This is very good news!

Freedom from the Tyranny of the Phone

article July 12, 2019

For years, when my daughters were young and I was a pastor, I lived under the tyranny of the telephone. I treated the ringing of the phone as a divine mandate.

Husbands, We’re Called to Help Our Wives Grow in Christ

article November 16, 2018

Men, one of the best possible things we can do for our wives and children (and ourselves!) is to share with them great resources to help them grow in Christ.

Encouragement to Men to Lead Their Families Spiritually

video August 10, 2018

I would challenge men to be the spiritual leaders of their homes. What does that look like on a daily basis? Open God’s Word with your wife, your children, and your grandchildren. Pray with them, talk with them, and guide them. 

Three Ways Parents Can Pray for Their Prodigal Children

article July 30, 2018

There are few things in life as difficult and painful as watching your children walk away from Christ. For those whose hearts have been broken by their children’s rebellion, never give up on them. No matter how difficult their struggle, as long as they’re alive, God can change them.

Guidelines for Talking to Your Kids about Sex

article June 6, 2018

Every child receives a sex education. The only questions are: (1) When? (2) Where? (3) From whom?

Does Scripture Permit Me to Remarry After Divorce by Desertion from an Unbeliever?

article May 23, 2018

Question from a reader:

After 16 years of cruel, emotional, mental, and illegal abuse ending in divorce by desertion from an unbeliever, may I (the victim) ever remarry? First Corinthians 7:15 says that I am no longer under bondage, but does it mean I may remarry? I am so burdened about this. Please will you give me some insight?