Samuel served the Lord beautifully as had Aaron (the first Priest) and Eli but all three men were workaholics and failed to discipline their sons. Learn from these Priest’s mistakes and prioritize parenting. Train your children in the ways they should go and discipline them when necessary. Always praise good Read more…
Hannah sowed good seeds when she gave Samuel to Eli, but Eli sowed bad seeds when he failed to discipline and teach his two sons to obey their Heavenly Father. Therefore, God sent a prophet to Eli and gave him the consequences his family would suffer for disobeying God. His Read more…
Like Hannah dedicated Samuel to the Lord, each of us should dedicate each of our children to the Lord as well. Pray that each child will seek a personal relationship with the Lord and will discover a way to serve Him. Remember to nurture your children spiritually. As children walk Read more…
As mentioned earlier, Satan is not our friend. He attempts to undo the spiritual seeds parents have planted in their children’s hearts. Yet, after our children have invited the Holy Spirit to live in their hearts, we can rest, knowing they are indwelt by the Holy Spirit. The same Read more…
There are Bible’s and Bible Story Books for all ages. They wonderfully help to nurture children spiritually. When our children were very young, I found a children’s Bible with questions for the children to answer at the end of each story. It was titled, The Bible in Pictures for Little Read more…
Jochebed is to be praised for the abundance of spiritual seeds she planted in Moses’ life. Because of his spiritual nurturing as a boy, Moses had a heart for God and for His people. God orchestrated Moses’ life, protecting him from Pharaoh decree to eradicate all Hebrew baby boys, allowed Read more…
May we and our children seek to be role models for family and friends. Joseph, was the son of Jacob and Rachael, and he truly set a beautiful example for us. He showed kindness to his unkind brother, exhibited integrity with his encounter with Pharaoh’s wife, and exhibited his Read more…
Jacob followed Abraham as the patriarch of his family. God had already determined his destination, yet his mother, Rachael, manipulated circumstances to assure that Jacob, not Esau would become the next patriarch. All of us need to remember that nothing is too hard for God. Relax, have faith and watch Read more…
There are so many children and parents who have not been blessed with spiritual food. When a spiritually needy child or friend crosses your path, make a concerted effort to plant as many spiritual seeds as possible in their hearts. When it comes to gift giving, give “spiritual” gifts. Wouldn’t Read more…
The birth of a new baby brings joy and excitement. They are so precious and sweet, absolutely perfect! But, believe it or not, on the inside everyone is born with a sin nature. Thus, parents need to provide not only physical food for their new baby, but also spiritual Read more…