Encouragement for Fathers

Do you know how to teach your children about the cross? Here is a simple and effective way to reach them and others with the Easter message. 

(Parents, this devotion is material from A Girl’s Guide to Prayer. We pray it blesses you and your tween!)

When you see your friends, you don’t just say “Hi” and keep on walking. No, you want to catch up and to talk about all kinds of things! That’s how God desires for us to do with Him through prayer.

When you pray and talk to God, it's more than a one-way conversation. So, what exactly is prayer?

Prayer is not a one-time talk. And it’s not just another opportunity to say “Give me” to God. Share this devotion with your tween to help them learn about prayer!

As a couple, you and your husband will experience tough times. Instead of being bitter and dwelling on what you don't have, here is encouragement to get through.

Do you need encouragement in taking control of your screen time? Here is one wonderful reason: with the TV off and our phone put aside, we have more time to devote to activities that shape both heart and soul—of both us and our children. 

Going to church is just a small commitment of a tiny slice of time each week. Yet this one little practice, over time, makes a huge difference in a family. Here's help to get you there!

What do you anticipate facing in 2019? Are you struggling with responsibilities? At a crossroad in your career? Do you need direction in dealing with your finances? Then you need God’s wisdom.

Oftentimes, holiday schedules are hectic with social activities, plays, and Christmas preparation. But, don’t let your time get away from you! Here are 6 ways to make memories over the holidays. 

Proverbs chapter 2 is filled with solid, godly direction for parents. This wisdom is meant to prepare each child for facing life and avoiding its pitfalls. How does Proverbs say this is done?

If you are a dad, you are part of an exciting exclusive club. However you came to be your children’s dad and whatever the circumstances, you are their dad. Being a father is one of the greatest privileges God extends to you. But this role also bears the greatest of responsibilities.

Like the farmer who is diligent to sow seed so that there might become crops, parents must wake up each and every day and sow God’s life-giving seed into our children’s hearts. That’s your part. And God’s part is to produce the harvest. It’s up to Him to move your child’s heart. He is the […]

Read What If My Child Hasn’t Come to Faith Yet? on Elizabeth & Jim George.