God created the family, and children are a gift from Him. In fact, the Bible says that offspring are a reward from Him! Because of this, God cares about how children are raised and nurtured. Children are a gift from God. People were also bringing babies to Jesus for him to place his hands on them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me,…
When it comes to kindness, you are your child’s primary teacher. Here’s how to develop empathy in your child as a character trait and value. Like many things, kindness is a quality that children learn over time and through practice. Thankfully, there are many things you can do to encourage your child to be a kinder, gentler person. Research has found that the desire to help and comfort comes just as naturally to humans as being self-centered or hurtful. “It’s…
God instructs us to place value on teaching children to know and love Him. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. – Deuteronomy 6:6-7 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. When…
God’s Word contains several Scriptures on the importance of protecting children. Jesus calls us to care for children and not send them away as insignificant. Children are valuable to Him! In many cultures around the world, children are often abused, neglected and discarded. They may be sold for profit into the sex industry or sold as slaves to work in horrible conditions. Jesus has committed children into our arms of protection. See that you do not despise one of these…
You are the best of the kind. If you want to be successful in life, don’t seek success, but seek to be a person of value. We cannot be successful if we cannot Identify our uniqueness. Find your point of difference and concentrate on it. Being the best is not just being lyrical about your objectives but rather activity oriented which creates excitement to reach your objectives. There is no body else like you. You are the best of your…
Scripture verse: Joel 2:12 …That is why the Lord says, “Turn to me now, while there is time. Give me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping and mourning When I was young, I grew up thinking that Christians do not fast. I thought fasting was for Muslims. After accepting Christ as my Lord and Savior, I schemed through the Bible about this topic and found that fasting is something we should do as Christians. Look up the following verses: Isaiah…
3 ways to take back your thoughts and declare God’s truth over your life. When you approach a task, a relationship, or an opportunity and you think about who you are and what you are capable of doing – what words come to mind? Are they words that display confidence, hope, trust and strength? Or fear, doubt, pride or insecurity? What we tell ourselves every day matters. If we believe something about our identity that is not true, then we…