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All in children
Many years ago the biggest surprise happened that could have ever happened. It sounds like a fairy tale, but it’s completely true. Our kids need to know the story and that’s why the newest book in the Tales that Tell the Truth series from the Good Book Company is an awesome one!
When we love someone, we learn about them. There's a desire to get to know that person. We want to know their likes and dislikes. We like to learn what makes them tick. That's what a real relationship is. It involves two people connecting. It isn't one sided; it is mutual…
Parenting is one of the most difficult tasks the Lord gives us. As the dad of a three and one year old, no one could prepare me for just how hard it truly is. I’m also confident that no one can truly prepare me for just how hard it will be as they get older. As parents we try our best, we learn on the fly, and we just pray that the Lord will make up for our sinfulness and shortcomings as we seek to love and raise the children he has entrusted to us…
I’m always looking for simple, gospel-focused books for my daughters. They are one and three so I need something that really boils things down to a simple level. That’s why I love the children’s books that The Good Book Company produces.
We often talk about being sinners from birth. We inherit our sinful nature from our parents—it’s part of being human. Ultimately, we inherit it from Adam and Eve. We say that we aren’t sinners because we sin, but we sin because we are sinners. It’s our nature. It’s a fundamental part of who we are. This is why the gospel is such good news. We can’t be good enough to pacify a holy God. ..
Many people haven’t been taught that the stories of the Old Testament are shadows pointing to Jesus. Many, from a young age, have been taught that when they read about David and Goliath, that they are the hero of the story. That thinking comes with us as we grow older and before we know it, we have adults that are making the Bible all about them…
Two weeks ago we talked about embracing the awkward when it comes to discipling your kids, especially if they’re older and you’ve never done it before. Last week we talked about having spiritual conversations and using teachable moments. Those things can at times feel awkward enough, but this week we want to really embrace it—and I think this a must. As a parent, you need to love your kids enough to…
Melissa B. Kruger and The Good Book Company have teamed up to provide an amazing resource for parents called 5 Things to Pray for Your Kids. Melissa herself is a mother of three and serves as the Director of Women’s Content for The Gospel Coalition. Her book contains 21 subjects containing five prayers each all based on Scripture…
I saw a video the other day advocating that parents skip church on some Sunday mornings to go and have church with their kids in some location like the park or by the lake. The guy was arguing that a.) the church is a people and not a place and b.) that parents should be the primary ones teaching their kids about God
My two year old daughter is so full of energy that by the time bedtime hits (7:30 pm) I am ready to crumple into bed and pass out myself…
You may know the name Ellie Holcomb, but mostly likely it’s not from her children’s books.
