A New, Old Way to Teach About Jesus
Parents and churches are returning to an ages-old method of teaching gospel truths so that they stick. It’s a promising trend. Years ago, before Rev. Tim Keller became a best-selling…Read more
Parenting
Talking about Jesus, Beauty, and the Beast
After we watch Beauty and the Beast, how might we talk to our kids about Jesus? And what should we do about that “gay moment” in the movie? Last week,…Read more
Kids and the Decision for Christ
How do our kids come to faith? Sometimes God uses less drama than we might expect, and more steady work from us. Here in America (and it’s the same in…Read more
Don’t Watch that Movie, Kids!
No doubt, we need to warn kids about unwholesome influences. But when you tell them to resist the bad stuff, do two other things at the same time. I recently got a message…Read more
A Children’s Book with a Gospel Heartbeat
It’s hard to say what kind of book this is, except that it’s exactly the kind of book kids need. A Chameleon, a Boy, and a Quest is a new…Read more
A Story Our Kids Need to Hear
One of the most specific instructions the Bible gives parents about teaching their children is also one of the most neglected. I and my family are spending some time in…Read more
A Christian Parent’s Back-to-School Review
As kids return to school and activities, I have one—just one—task for parents. Do it right, and it will challenge your heart in ways we all need. Kids are heading…Read more
Depth and Beauty: A Review of The Biggest Story
This is the sort of Bible story book you want to have several of, so you can always keep one nearby and still be able to give them to all your…Read more
Cinderella and the Gospel
So you’ve decided to see the movie. Now how do you talk to your kids about Cinderella—and Jesus? I saw the new Cinderella movie with my daughter this past weekend.…Read more
Easter Resources that Really Celebrate Jesus
There are some nice new family resources that you can still get in time for the Easter season. And they aren’t about eggs and bunnies—they’re about Jesus. Of course, anytime…Read more