Ashley Irwin was slightly amused and slightly alarmed when her young son, Wyatt, asked her to pull down his Marvel-themed Duffel bag. “I’ve got a big trip tomorrow,” he said. At first, Ashley thought her son was talking about church, since this all took place on a Saturday night. But Wyatt had a bigger goal in mind—a higher destination. “I’m going to heaven,” he told his … [Read more...] about Do Children Go to Heaven? What Happens to the Souls of Little Ones When They Die?
God cares about families, and His Word reveals eternal truth for earthly family life including love, sex, marriage, children, and grand-parenting.
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Mother’s Day Bible Study: 4 Qualities of Great Encouragers
Mothers seem to have an intrinsic ability to inspire others. From their example, we can identify four qualities that illustrate how we, too, can be godly encouragers. 1. Encouragers demonstrate commitment. 2. Encouragers express honor. 3. Encouragers provide a haven of support. 4. Encouragers maintain an eternal perspective. For most of us, the month of May brings … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Bible Study: 4 Qualities of Great Encouragers
Lessons in Parenthood From God the Father
It is of no minor significance that one of the many names for God is Father. Not only is He our perfect Heavenly Father, but He also shows fathers and mothers how to relate to their children. He is the ultimate role model. Here are four ways God the Father illustrates how to be a loving parent. Touch your children’s hearts and lives for eternity with four principles … [Read more...] about Lessons in Parenthood From God the Father
Hope & Help for Christians After Losing a Spouse
Q My spouse died last year. I’m not close to wanting a relationship, but I wonder how I will ever have a loving relationship again. A People face different kinds of loneliness. But when we lose a loved one, it touches the very core of our lives. I don't have to tell you that survivors of death, divorce, and estrangement experience the most intense form of loneliness … [Read more...] about Hope & Help for Christians After Losing a Spouse
Loving Through Leadership Bible Study
When Moses died, the nation of Israel experienced a significant transition. The one who had led them out of slavery, who had parted the waters of the Red Sea, and who had presented them with the Ten Commandments, would not lead them into the Promised Land. Instead, God commissioned Joshua to lead His people into the land, settle it, and defeat powerful nations. On the … [Read more...] about Loving Through Leadership Bible Study
What the Bible Says About Communication in Love and Marriage
From Song of Solomon 1:9-14 When I say that communication is at the very heart of success or failure in marriage, I’m sure I’m not telling you anything new. It’s like saying that bad weather is going to cause you some inconvenience during the year. We all know that, but what can we do about it? We need to keep our marriages in the right Book—the one inspired by God. … [Read more...] about What the Bible Says About Communication in Love and Marriage
Rethinking Your Kids' Screen Time
What questions do you have about screen time? Jump to a topic: Smartphones and Safety Smartphones and Smart Boundaries Screens and Online School Resetting Screen Time Smartphones and Single Parents (or Grandparents!) Setting an Example With Screens Seeking Unity for Screen Time Even before the coronavirus pandemic shuttered parks, schools, and sports programs for … [Read more...] about Rethinking Your Kids' Screen Time
The Loss of a Loved One: Moving From Grief to Hope
It is, perhaps, the most intimidating part of supporting a friend who has lost a loved one: What do we say to them? “I’m sorry” often feels overused and empty. “They’re in a better place now” is vague and potentially misleading. It is hard to see someone we love in the grip of loss and not know how to encourage them through it. It is hard for us to experience that sort of … [Read more...] about The Loss of a Loved One: Moving From Grief to Hope
5 Ways for a Father to Love His Family
According to the Pew Research Center, a father’s role has changed in America. In 2016, the amount of time dads devoted to childcare was about three times the amount they provided in 1965. Despite this increase, 63 percent of fathers feel they still spend too little time with their children.1 The demands of juggling a career, a household, church commitments, and more are … [Read more...] about 5 Ways for a Father to Love His Family
Everyone Needs a Mom Who Does These Two Things
When children misbehave, everyone seems to have an opinion about the best remedy—spank them, hug them, ignore them, bribe them, appease them… and everything in between. Motherhood is a gift that comes with a great deal of pressure and responsibility. God’s Word doesn’t offer any defenses. King Solomon wrote, “A child left to himself brings shame to his mother” (Proverbs 29:15). … [Read more...] about Everyone Needs a Mom Who Does These Two Things
How to Pray for Your Family
Prayer may be the greatest blessing God gives us here on this earth. Each of us has tremendous potential to serve God and others through the ministry of prayer. It’s available to every believer, no matter who we are or what our life circumstances. God designed it to bless us beyond all imagining, and yet it is easily within our reach. As accessible and powerful as … [Read more...] about How to Pray for Your Family