We have already looked at how to give our kids good soil, help them hear and understand God’s Word, and persevere under trials, but we have not yet looked at teaching our kids to have a noble and good heart.
For our children to receive God’s Word (the seed) and produce a crop, they need a noble and good heart.
Knowing and Loving God, Reflecting His Character
The Seed That Fell on the Good Soil: How to Raise Children that Produce a Harvest
Reflecting His Character, Sharing His Love
Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World: An Interview with Kristen Welch
One of the parenting books I have loved and recommend on my website is Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World: How One Family Learned That Saying No Can Lead to Life’s Biggest Yes. The book is written by Kristen Welch, blogger at wearethatfamily.com, and I had the privilege to interview her about her thoughts on entitlement and more about her book and ministry.
Kristen, tell us a little about yourself, your family, your blog, and your ministry.
Knowing and Loving God
Secrets for Family Discipleship in the Parable of the Sower: What are the Thorns? (Part 1)
This month we are discussing the seed that fell among the thorns and was choked. We will discuss what Jesus says these thorns represent and how to prevent them from choking our kids spiritually. This month we are discussing the seed that fell among the thorns and was choked. We will discuss what Jesus says these thorns represent and how to prevent them from choking our kids spiritually.
Knowing and Loving God
Secrets of Discipleship in the Parable of the Sower: What are the Thorns? (Part 2)
This month we are discussing the seed that fell among the thorns and was choked. So, what are these thorns that could choke our kids spiritually? In the second description of the thorn, Jesus talks about riches and pleasures making people unfruitful. These thorns are choking our kids’ spiritual life and preventing them from maturing in their faith.
Knowing and Loving God, Reflecting His Character
Secrets for Family Discipleship in the Parable of the Sower: How Do We Prevent Trials from Turning Our Kids From God?
“The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.” Matthew 13:20-21 (NIV)
This week we will discuss ways to prevent the scorching heat from withering our children.
Knowing and Loving God
Secrets for Family Discipleship in the Parable of the Sower: How Do We Cultivate Deeper Roots in Our Kids?
“The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the Matthew 13:20-21 (NIV)
Today we are going to look closer at how we can keep our kids rooted in God’s Word and a relationship with Him.
Reflecting His Character, Relationship with Kids, Sharing His Love
Secrets for Family Discipleship in the Parable of the Sower: How Do We Provide Good Soil for Our Kids?
“A farmer went out to sow his seed….Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root.” Matthew 13:3, 5-6 (NIV) This month we are looking at the seed that fell on the rocky places and how that seed sprang up quickly because it had little soil. When the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they hadn’t developed roots… So how do we provide good soil for our kids?
Knowing and Loving God
The Secrets of Discipleship in The Parable of the Sower: Understanding God’s Word
“Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart.” Matthew 13:18-19 (NIV) This week we will take a closer look at the meaning of the eaten seed.
Knowing and Loving God
The Secrets of Discipleship in The Parable of the Sower: Who are the birds, and how do we stand against them?
“Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up.” Matthew 13:3-4 (NIV) Today we are going to look at the first obstacle to growth in The Parable of the Sower.
When someone asked Jesus why He spoke in parables, He said “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of Heaven have been given to you but not to them.” (Matthew 13:11) What an interesting thought! Jesus told stories that some people would only hear on the surface level, but to others, the secrets of the kingdom of Heaven would be revealed! I don’t know about you, but I want to be one of those people that learn the secrets to God’s kingdom and how I can apply them to my life and in my role as a mom, don’t you?