Author: Doug H.
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3 surprising benefits of praying with your kids
We need prayer. We cry out to our God because are completely helpless and hopeless without him. But our children need prayer too. So don’t (only) make prayer a private habit, make a daily routine for your whole family. Your family will enjoy a lot of blessings as you pray together. Here are three of…
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How to (actually) have family devotions every day
1. Keep it simple. The number one way to kill family devotions is overthinking it. I have seen this play out in countless families, including my own. Many parents think that family devotions aren’t worth doing unless they’re done perfectly. We try to add unnecessary extra elements on top of reading, praying, and singing that…
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Should I read scandalous Bible stories to my kids?
When we read the Bible with our kids, we’re going to come across some stories that aren’t “family-friendly.” We might be tempted to skip over these R-rated stories, but here’s three reasons we need to read scandalous Bible stories to our kids. 1. Your kids need to know that sin is real. These scandalous Bible…
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Pastors, 3 things your children’s ministry workers need to hear this year
Children’s ministry can be a crucial part of a church’s mission. Not only can it create space for parents to learn and grow, it also offers a great environment for children to hear the Bible and interact with the good news that Jesus came to save sinners. Pastors know that children’s ministry doesn’t happen automatically…
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3 Ways that Family Worship will Change the World (Seriously)
Family worship — the daily practice of gathering your family to read and discuss the Bible, pray, and sing together — has the potential to transform your household. But family worship won’t just change your family, I believe it can change the entire world. Here’s three reasons why: 1. When we pray for the nations,…