Tag: service

May 31, 2023
Andrew Peterson on Raising Teenagers

A short video clip, but a vital perspective for parents... " Andrew Peterson—artist and president of The Rabbit Room—offers two insights on raising teenagers. Peterson underscores the importance of ensuring that children know who they belong to and provides a missional perspective on parenting."

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May 31, 2023
Your Teenager Needs Discipleship

An engaging podcast with both speakers sharing from their own families the realities of discipling their children from primary school age to young adults. Included in a myriad of questions from the audience, are responses regarding prayer, Bible study, social media, dating and youth group.

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May 31, 2023
My 3 Big Fears in Parenting Teenagers

Trevin Wax reveals his concerns as his son enters teenage years and prayerfully entrusts his family to the Lord's care. "As Christian parents, we want our kids to know what they believe and why, to be fortified in faith and ready to stand out in a world that is hostile to the gospel. I want the pressure of […]

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May 31, 2023
7 Tips for Sharing the Gospel with Teens

Jaquelle Crowe writes as a teenager to encourage other teenagers and their parents with ways to share the gospel. "I began to realize how many unique opportunities and practical ways teens can share the gospel. So, as you wonder how to equip teens to evangelize more effectively and ultimately how to reach my generation, I […]

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May 31, 2023
7 Tips for Deeper Conversations at Family Gatherings

Originally published in anticipation of Christmas gatherings, the tips in this article could be applied to all mealtimes with those you cherish. "As an invested family member, you crave the deeper conversations that can flow from seeing those you love face to face. Preparation for your family gathering will involve shopping, decorating, and meal planning. […]

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May 31, 2023
7 Tips For Keeping Your Cool When Your Children Misbehave

Author Sam Crabtree explains the way in which angers develops and encourages a focus on Christ when situations become inflammatory. "Anger doesn’t come out of the blue. Except for neurological and biological problems, anger is virtually always a byproduct of expectations. Something is happening that you were not expecting, or something you expected is not […]

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May 30, 2023
Pre-teens – Busy Parent, School Challenges and Screen Time

Using a case study, Jenny Brown looks at interactions between parents and children with screen time and challenges at school. Finishing with helpful questions to ask yourself when raising pre-teens leaves parents with helpful and productive growth.

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May 30, 2023
The Early School Years - Dealing with Separation

Dr Jenny Brown uses a case study to unpack the parent's separation anxiety and how that interacts with children, what research shows about developing resilience and how to step towards healthy separation.

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May 29, 2023
The King and I

Max Jeganathan reflects on some differences between King Charles III and himself, but notes that no matter the home one might live in, it is the relationships with others within the walls that are important. "Charles presides as head of state over 14 countries. I preside – happily I might add – over the dishes, […]

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May 25, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has left many healthcare workers morally wounded — here’s how we might care for them

Andrew Sloane explains that as we return in a general sense to our new "normal" after the pandemic, for many healthcare workers the transition is not so simple and indeed is proving to be a traumatic process. "The term “moral injury” was developed in military contexts to help clinicians understand the experience of veterans of […]

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May 23, 2023
Adolescents - Independence on Steroids

Parenting changes as children grow and getting into the teen years requires adjustment in the way you relate for the benefit of the child. Dr Jenny Brown gives examples for parents to gain personal growth to get out of unhelpful patterns.

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May 17, 2023
The Prayer Course

https://prayercourse.org/about/ 24-7 Prayer began as one simple prayer meeting in 1999, and is now an international, interdenominational movement, reviving the church and rewiring the culture through non-stop night and day prayer.

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