Christian Parenting Articles
There seems no end of people out there who are keen to tell us Moms how we should be parenting our children. Much of the advice seems conflicting and often the more we read, the more confused we become! As a group we have put together these links below to articles we have found particularly interesting or helpful. Whilst we would not all necessarily agree with everything they contain, hopefully they will prove thought provoking and act as a useful starting place. This page is continually updated, if you read any interesting articles that you would like to share with other Moms in our group please email a link to us at [email protected]
FAMILY LIFE
What does God want for families? - Richard Pratt from The Resurgence.
Why the city is a wonderful place to raise children - Kathy Keller for The Gospel Coalition.
The Legacy of a Godly Home - Nicole Whitacre writes about Martin Luther's wife, Katherina, on the Girltalk Blog.
FAMILY PRAYER & BIBLE STUDY
The global reach of a praying mother - Tony Reinke from Desiring God reminds us of Octavius Winslow’s encouragement to Moms whose kids have left home.
Teach children the Bible is not about them - Sally Lloyd-Jones from The Gospel Coalition.
7 Things to Pray for Our Children - Desiring God
Navigating the World of Children's Parenting Books--a wonderful guide by Anna Marie Thomson, MA
FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Is Jesus Enough? - Emily Alexander at The Story Fork Blog shares how she and her children with special needs have found that Jesus is enough.
Discover what’s Possible - Lisa Sexton from Focus on The Family on how we can support our children to realize their full potential.
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made in a Fallen World - Courtney Reissig at The Gospel Coalition.
My Perfect Child - Amy Julia Becker shares what God has taught her through her daughters Disability, in Christianity Today.
Disability and the Sovereign Goodness of God - Free download by John Piper & Tony Reinke at Desiring God.
FAMILY CELEBRATIONS
Intentionally Celebrating Lent & Easter as a Family - Lindsay from the Passionate Homemaking Blog shares some ideas for Easter activities with the kids.