Protection Not Secrecy

In this audioblog, I discuss some practical ideas to make family devotions function more smoothly.To read the original post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/4-practical-suggestions-on-family-devotions/

There are many ways to engage our family in the Word together. Here are ten ideas that our family has used.To read the original blog post, visit https://www.thedisciplemakingparent.com/10-suggestions-on-what-to-do-for-family-devotions/

Would your children describe you as joyful? Learn about the power of joy in a family.To read the original blog post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/the-power-of-a-joyful-parent/

When Paul gives us qualities to look for in pastors, he also tells us a portion of what godly parenting looks like.To read the original blog post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/hints-on-parenting-from-1-timothy-34-5/

Christians often confuse protection of their spouse and with secrecy. Learn the difference and how to handle the trials that come into any marriage.To read the original blog post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/protection-not-secrecy/

Marriage can be difficult. But having these two images in your mind can be helpful.To read the original blog post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/two-simple-images-for-your-marriage/

If your family is going through a crisis, you may overlooked an obvious resource - your church elders.To read the original blog post, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/church-elders-family-crisis/

You can navigate storms in your parenting, if your eye is on the North Star. For Christians, the Great Commission is the North Star of our parenting.To read the original blog post, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/parents-follow-this-north-star/

In this short episode, we talk about these two foundational marriage phrases. A Christian needs to understand how both relate to a godly marriage.To read the original blog post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/shes-not-perfect-but-shes-perfect-for-me/

At the heart of good parenting is a balance between authority and affection. In this we imitate our heavenly Father's relationship with us. Is your parenting reflecting these two aspects?To read the original blog post, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/children-need-affection-authority/