family

Parenting is a lifelong commitment which undoubtedly has its share of ups and downs. Each stage has its own joys and challenges, and for each one we desperately need God’s grace.

For families who want to grow together in both their likeness to Christ and the knowledge of his truth, time in God’s Word together is essential. The Family Worship Series presented by Bible Visuals International is an excellent resource to lead your elementary-age children in this daily learning.

Family life is busy life. But if you lead your family in your busyness you can find joy and fulfillment in a full life together.

Reading regularly exposes your children to distant lands and cultures, breeds a healthy imagination and curiosity, and expands their horizons for God. As a dad, you have a special role in providing this gift.

As my Grandpa Wright’s ordinary life nears its end, I am struck by the extraordinary legacy of godliness he leaves behind. How? What virtues of Christ were visible in him? Who must I be now, by God’s grace, if I want to reach the end of my life with the same legacy of godliness? Here’s an edifying personal reflection on my grandfather’s life, near its end.

Conversations essential to family culture can tempt us to gossip. Why do we gossip in the home? What havoc can this vice wreck in our homes?

What should fathers do when they feel like frequent failures? Grasp the Rock of the Word for strength, stability, and grace.

Children are a gift from the Lord, but like any gift, we can neglect it or overvalue it. How can you enjoy your kids to the fullest without worshiping them?

We all need a template to follow as fathers—no matter our upbringing. In God’s grace, he has provided examples for us to follow. Christian dads who father biblically display these five qualities of exemplary fatherhood.