Kids are a Gift from God

The bible talks about children being a gift from God.

Sometimes I tend to forget this, but I was reminded this morning. I believe this is true. Although at times, I feel like my sons try to push my buttons on purpose just to get me going (because they do), it’s good to take a step back and realize what a gift they are.

They say the funniest things sometimes. One second you’re ready to throttle them into next week, and the next, they have you rolling on the floor in laughter. I’m glad God has a sense of humor. I only hope and pray that my boys can learn something from me that they can pass on to their kids someday. Not something superficial, like how to build things using a hammer and nails (although that’s cool too), I mean something of substance, with eternal consequences. I hope to show my boys by the way I live, the things I say (and how I say it) that God is real, that His son Jesus is worth believing, and that He loves them very much.

It’s not easy, but it’s a privilege. Thanks God for the two gifts Janna and I have been given.

Christian Parenting

I have been listening to David Jeremiah on the radio as I drive to work in the morning.  Lately he’s been talking about Christian parenting, and all the challenges one faces as they try to raise their kids in a Godly way.  Something struck me as he spoke. Bringing up your kids to love God and trust Jesus is not any different than it was 50, 200 or 1000 years ago.  In God’s Word we can find EVERYTHING we need in order to help our kids know Him.  Sure, life is more fast paced, but this hasn’t taken God by surprise! He knew what these “times” would be like before time began!