Helping Our Children Grow In Faith

Author : Robert J. Keeley
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441233509

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Helping Our Children Grow in Faith by Robert J. Keeley Pdf

Children have serious faith questions that require serious answers, answers that adults often find themselves under-prepared to give. But the Christian community has a responsibility to help its children develop a three-dimensional faith--a faith that affects their heads, their hearts, and their spirits. Helping Our Children Grow in Faith is designed for children's ministry and worship leaders, Sunday school teachers, and pastors--as well as parents--who want to nurture the spiritual development of the children in their lives. It shows how to integrate children into congregational worship, how to teach them the Bible but leave room for the mystery of God, and how to distinguish the difference between faith development and moral development.

Author : Ruth Schwenk
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310349464

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The Better Mom by Ruth Schwenk Pdf

Mothering is messy. Our joy and hope in raising children doesn’t change the reality that being a mom can be frustrating, stressful, and tiring. But just as God is using us to shape our children, God is using our children and motherhood to shape us. In The Better Mom, author Ruth Schwenk, herself a mother of four children, encourages us with the good news that there is more to being a mom than the extremes of striving for perfection or simply embracing the mess. We don’t need to settle for surviving our kids’ childhood. We can grow through it. With refreshing and heartfelt honesty Ruth emboldens moms to: Find freedom and walk confidently in purpose Create a God-honoring home environment Overcome unhealthy and destructive emotions such as anger, anxiety, and more Avoid glorifying the mess of mom-ing or idolizing perfection Cultivate life-giving friendships At the heart of The Better Mom is the message that Jesus calls us to live not a weary life, but a worthy life. We don’t have to settle for either being apathetic or struggling to be perfect. Both visions of motherhood go too far. Ruth offers a better option. She says, “It’s okay to come as we are, but what we’re called to do and be is far too important to stay there! The way to becoming a better mom starts not with what we are doing, but with who God is inviting us to become."

Author : Kara Powell,Chap Clark
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310591863

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Sticky Faith by Kara Powell,Chap Clark Pdf

Sticky Faith delivers positive and practical ideas to nurture within your kids a living, loving faith that lasts a lifetime. Research indicates that almost half of high school seniors drift from their faith after graduation. Struck by this staggering statistic, and recognizing its ramifications, the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) conducted the "College Transition Project" in an effort to identify the relationships and best practices that can set young people on a trajectory of lifelong faith and service. This easy-to-read guide presents both a compelling rationale and a powerful strategy to show parents how to actively encourage their children’s spiritual growth so that it will stick with them into adulthood and empower them to develop a living, lasting faith. Written by Fuller Youth Institute Executive Director Dr. Kara E. Powell and youth expert Chap Clark--authors known for the integrity of their research and the intensity of their passion for young people--Sticky Faith is geared to spark a movement that empowers adults to develop robust and long-term faith in kids of all ages. Further engage your family and church with the Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family, Sticky Faith curriculum, and Sticky Faith youth worker edition. Sticky Faith is also available in Spanish, Cómo criar jóvenes de fe sólida.

Author : Stephen B. Bell,Valerie Bell
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2001-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1575678152

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Faith-Shaped Kids by Stephen B. Bell,Valerie Bell Pdf

Relationship is the greatest faith-shaping tool a parent possesses. Because kids learn about following Christ mostly from their parents, we have a huge responsibility to model authentic faith and its practice on a daily basis. Steve and Valerie Bell offer Faith-Shaped Kids as a practical tool to help parents maximize their relationship with their children in such a way as to draw them to faith. Filled with life lessons and useful suggestions, this resource helps readers ride out the roller-coaster ride called parenting. Faith-Shaped Kids is co-published with the Willow Creek Association (WCA). The WCA is affiliated with Willow Creek Community Church, the largest church in America, and serves thousands of pastors and Christian leaders through North America. Its primary goal is to foster local church transformation and vitality.

Author : Kathryn Slattery
Publisher : Chariot Victor Publishing
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1555139922

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The Gospel for Kids by Kathryn Slattery Pdf

A retelling of the Gospel, emphasizing how Jesus can be your friend and Savior.

Author : Kathryn Slattery
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03-29
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781418555054

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If I Could Ask God Anything by Kathryn Slattery Pdf

Awesome Bible answers for curious kids! If I Could Ask God Anything is a unique kid-friendly book jam-packed with clear, fresh answers to important questions about God, faith, prayer, and Christianity in language that children can understand. Using kid-friendly language, established author Kathryn Slattery tackles "toughies" such as: If God is invisible, how do I know He is real? Did Jesus live on Earth before or after the dinosaurs? Why should I go to church? When I die, do I become an angel with a halo and wings? How can the Holy Spirit help me? Does God stop loving me when I sin? This book will help young readers establish a closer relationship with God as well as help parents nurture their child's mind and spirit with this well-rounded, Scripture-based guide.

Author : Sarah Walton,Kristen Wetherell
Publisher : The Good Book Company
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781784980740

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Hope When It Hurts by Sarah Walton,Kristen Wetherell Pdf

Thirty biblical meditations for women that offer hope in times of suffering. Thirty biblical meditations for women that offer hope in times of suffering. Hurt is real. But so is hope. Kristen and Sarah have walked through, and are walking in, difficult times. So these thirty biblical reflections are full of realism about the hurts of life-yet overwhelmingly full of hope about the God who gives life. This book will gently encourage and greatly help any woman who is struggling with suffering-whether physical, emotional or psychological, and whether for a season or for longer. It is a book to buy for yourself, or to buy for a member of your church or friend. For anyone who is hurting, this book will give hope, not just for life beyond the suffering, but for life in the suffering. Each chapter contains a biblical reflection, with questions and prayers, and a space for journaling.

Author : Natasha Crain
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736965095

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Keeping Your Kids on God's Side by Natasha Crain Pdf

Empower Your Kids to Respond Wellto the Hard Questions That Threaten Their Faith It's no secret that children of all ages are being exposed to negative criticism of Christianity as they spend time at school, with friends, or online. Are you prepared to talk with your kids about how they can effectively answer the tough questions that come their way? In Keeping Your Kids on God's Side, you'll find 40 of the most common challenges kids face—along with clear, easy-to-understand responses you can discuss together. This book will help you... encourage open dialogue on issues your kids might hesitate to talk about replace your children's doubts with the confidence only God's truth can give equip your kids to build the good thinking skills essential for today "I almost wish my children were young again so I could use Natasha Crain's book with them." Nancy Pearcey Bestselling author of Total Truth

Author : Christian Smith,Amy Adamczyk
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780190093327

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Handing Down the Faith by Christian Smith,Amy Adamczyk Pdf

"This book is about how American religious parents approach the handing on of their religious practices and beliefs to their children. We know a lot about the importance of parents in faith transmission and factors that influence its effectiveness. But we know much less about the actual beliefs, feelings, and activities of the parents themselves when it comes to the intergenerational transmission of religious faith and practice"--

Author : Tony Evans
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781589977846

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Raising Kingdom Kids by Tony Evans Pdf

Evans equips parents to raise their children with a Kingdom perspective and also offers practical how-to advice on providing spiritual training as instructed in Scripture. He begins with an overarching look at the need for Kingdom parenting, our roles and responsibilities in raising God-following children, and how to prepare children to take on the assignments God has for their lives. He then provides specific training for kids in the power of prayer, wisdom, loving God's Word, getting through trials, controlling their tongues, developing patience, the surrender of service, and much more.

Author : Nancy C. Reeves,Linnea Good
Publisher : Wood Lake Publishing Inc.
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781770646902

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The Kid-Dom of God by Nancy C. Reeves,Linnea Good Pdf

Many parents wonder how to share their faith in a way that respects their child's need to develop and grow their own spirituality. The Kid-Dom of God: Helping Children Grow in Christian Faith is a complete collection of the award-winning "Children Celebrate" columns by psychologis Nancy Reeves, Ph.D., and composer/musician Linnea Good. Selected as the "Best Family Life Column" in 2012 by the Catholic Press Association (U.S. and Canada), and placing 2nd in the "Best Column" category by the Canadian Church Press, each article is "filled with both simple and complex concepts meant to enrich family relationships, enhance spiritual growth, and offer a nexus point where everyday experience meets reflection on the sacred." As one judge commented, Reeves and Good "pack a lot of good advice into [these] provocative columns." Topics include endings, gratitude, patience, obedience, fairness and justice, awe, creation, discernment, ego, nuturing spirituality, and more.

Author : Bonnie Rickner Jensen
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781400209224

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God, I Know You're There by Bonnie Rickner Jensen Pdf

Where is God? Is He real? Look closely and you can see God's touch all over creation. Like the sun, God is warm. Like the stars, God is dazzling. Like the wind, God is all around, everywhere. God, I Know You're There, by bestselling author Bonnie Rickner Jensen and illustrator Lucy Fleming, reminds children of the nearness and goodness of God. Children will discover that God never leaves their side, even if they can’t see or feel Him. Each page will help children understand the many things in the world we can't see, touch, or hear are just as real as God is. And even if God feels distant, He is real and He is near.

Author : Dennis Rainey,Barbara Rainey,Bruce Nygren
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2002-03-03
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781418517052

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Parenting Today's Adolescent by Dennis Rainey,Barbara Rainey,Bruce Nygren Pdf

Normally confident moms and dads grow weak-kneed when their children enter--gasp!--puberty. Barbara and Dennis Rainey, parents of six teenage or older children, map out the unfamiliar, demanding landscape of both pre-adolescence (ages 10-12), as well as the teen years that follow. "Preadolescence is when convictions are shaped; adolescence is when convictions are tested," they advise parents. In Parenting Today's Adolescent the Raineys help children and parents build a satisfying relationship while forging a vision for a productive, God-honoring life-before, during, and after adolescence.

Author : Jentezen Franklin
Publisher : Charisma Media
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781621366195

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Fasting by Jentezen Franklin Pdf

A guide to biblical fasting discusses how to choose a fast, the connection between fasting and prayer, the essential components of a successful fast, and what to expect mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Author : Donna Habenicht
Publisher : Review and Herald Pub Assoc
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0828007926

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How to Help Your Child Really Love Jesus by Donna Habenicht Pdf