Raising Kids In Today’s Culture // You Asked For It [Part 4 Of 5]

“It takes wisdom to have a good family, and it takes understanding to make it strong.” Proverbs 24:3 (NCV)

To Have A Healthy Family:

1. Prepare your kids for life. 

“Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and with man.” Luke 2:52 (NCV)

“You must teach these commandments to your children and talk about them when you are at home or out for a walk, at bedtime and the first thing in the morning.” Deuteronomy 6:7 (LB) 

“One generation makes known your faithfulness to the next.” Isaiah 38:19 (LB)

“What Am I Teaching My Kids?”

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2. Protect your kids in Storms.

“Reverence for the Lord gives a man deep strength; his children have a place of refuge and security.” Proverbs 14:26 (LB)

“Two are better than one…if one of them falls down, the other can help him up. But if someone is alone and falls, it’s just too bad, because there is no one to help him.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (GN) 

“A home filled with strife and division destroys itself.” Mark 3:25 (ICB)

“Is My Home A Shelter For My Children?”

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         Our Family Is The Storm                         We’re Affirming & Supportive

3. Play with your kids for fun.

“Children are God’s love-gift; they are heaven’s generous reward.” Psalm 127:3 (TPT)

“Celebrate with your whole family…” Deut. 16:11 (NLT)

“People ought to enjoy every day of their lives, no matter how long they live.” Ecclesiastes 11:8 (NCV)

“How Often Do I Party At Our Home?”

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I’m Too Busy To Have                                          I Plan Fun Times

Fun With My Kid(s)                                                  With My Kids

4. Point your kids to God.

“Fathers, don’t exasperate your children, but raise them up with loving discipline and counsel that brings the revelation of our Lord.”  Ephesians 6:4 (TPT)

“You must be very careful not to forget the things you have seen God do for you. Keep reminding yourselves and tell your children and grandchildren as well.” Deuteronomy 4:9 (CEV)

“Knowing God results in every other kind of understanding.” Proverbs 9:10 (LB) 

“Everything else is worthless compared with the priceless gain of knowing Christ Jesus, my Lord.” Philippians 3:8 (LB) 

“…the whole family was filled with joy because they had come to believe in God.” Acts 16:34 (GN)

“Am I Pointing My Kids To God?”

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