1 Samuel 2 I think we can all agree that enablement never leads to anything good. As the fun uncle growing up with lots of nieces and nephews, I could enable the kids to do something, but 99% of the time they took it way too far and either got hurt or got in trouble. We can take it a step further and talk about how not correcting issues leads to enablement, the type that I believe we often think a...  Read More

Proverbs 3:11-12 Let’s be honest here, no parent loves to discipline their kids. Quite frankly, it can be the most challenging part of parenting. However, discipline is not just beneficial; it’s essential. In Proverbs 3:11-12, it says, “My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.” God sh...  Read More

Proverbs 22:6 Ever since I was a child, I knew that I wanted to be a mom. As I got older, I had a deep desire that I knew God had put on my heart to bear children. Our journey wasn’t easy, but I sit here writing this after putting my beautiful 8 month old son to bed.“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6 NIVThis verse is...  Read More

Deuteronomy 6:4-9 I remember when I was younger my parents and the church we were in really pushed for us to memorize God’s Word! These verses say to “impress them on your children.” Knowing God’s Word is so important! This is one command that all Christian children should know! Love the Lord your God with all that you are! It is repeated many times in this passage to show how important it is to k...  Read More

Week 5Main Point and Overview:   Raising your children to follow the Lord is NOT a small responsibility, in fact, it is the greatest responsibility a person has in regard to influence. You are a steward for God of the most precious gift. How will you handle this incredible opportunity? Thankfully, the Bible is filled with tremendous truths that can both safeguard your family and inspire them to im...  Read More

John 14:25-33 I remember a night shortly after my wife and I moved to Ortonville that was a transition point for me. One of our favorite things is to sit in our backyard late at night around a bonfire. People always come up with interesting discussions around a bonfire and ours often divulged into talks about God. At this point we did not really belong to a church, and I remember making a statemen...  Read More