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Have you ever experienced a circumstance that created fear or worry within you? Has there been a time when you encountered a conversation that instilled in you doubt or confusion? Did a particular situation cause you to become disappointed or defeated? Did you answer “yes” to any of these questions?

Today’s post serves as another stop on the FAMMIN blog tour with the purpose of answering the question What is Family Ministry? If you would like to read other answers to this question you can follow the tour here. There is a growing emphasis on family ministry in many churches

Do your children ever assert their own way? Did that last question cause you to laugh out loud? Of course children assert their own way; selfish gain is a characteristic of immaturity. In 1 Samuel Chapter 8 God’s children demanded to have their way. They wanted a king to rule

Do you ever sense that your efforts are futile? Are there times when your child refers to a task as pointless? How can you know that your efforts are not in vain? In Luke Chapter 4, Jesus was teaching from one of the disciple’s boats. Luke 4:4-5a records: When he (Jesus)

There are some things in life that perhaps will always remain a mystery. For instance, the same child that was once more satisfied with the box a toy came in than the actual toy will one day desire toys that no longer come in boxes. But, what caused him to

Do you remember learning to ride a bike? You might find it surprising that there are elements of learning to ride a two wheeler that can be applied in godly parenting. Here are a few suggestions for effectively training your child in bike riding and in righteousness.  Familiarize your child

Throughout life there are certain issues that require a thorough work rather than a quick fix. For example, many children would prefer being given the answer to a math problem over the option of persevering through long division. However, there are occasions when the process of long division (appropriately named)

People study in a variety of ways and for any number of reasons. For example, some students consistently study a specific subject to test well and improve personal proficiency while others cram at the last minute, hoping to merely pass the class. Several people in my family are fascinated by

Do you recognize the unique, innate qualities within your child? Is he or she naturally gifted in athletics or academics? Is he or she creative, artistic or musically inclined? Does your child enjoy simple pleasures or complex math equations? Whether special aptitudes can or cannot be identified by parents, children

What causes a toddler to experience separation anxiety? In short, some children become unsettled when separated from their primary caregiver—the one who provides him or her with a sense of security. Even though as children we grow out of this phase of development, there may still be occasions that cause