Parenting
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Keys to Overwhelming the Spirit of Perversion
The spirit of perversion is not only present but is running rampant in our society today. Anywhere one looks, and not shockingly even in factions of the church, it’s not difficult to spot this dangerous and destructive spirit. It is destroying not only today’s youth—our precious GenZers and young adults—but is also infecting seasoned pastors
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Should You Send Your Child to Nineveh?
While recently speaking with some parents about education for their children, we began to discuss the three main options available today: homeschooling, private schooling and public schooling. As the conversation went on, one of the parents made the statement that they felt led to send their child to public school because, if all of the
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No, Cell Phones Are Not the Problem
Recently, while at a conference, I listened to a discussion about the spiritual crisis that cell phones were causing, especially among our youth. I listened as a group of people, mostly parents, sincerely spoke about the vast amount of problems that hand held devices, but predominantly cell phones, were causing. One person shared about the
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3 Easy Ways to Share the Gospel With Your Kids this Easter
Explaining the gospel to your kids might appear to be a complicated task that takes a theology degree. However, that’s simply not true! Whether you have your own children, serve in children’s ministry at church or are close with children in your family and friend groups, you can explain the gospel to them this Easter
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After Asbury and ‘Jesus Revolution,’ I Now ‘Get It’
I’ve been a parent for a little more than 21 years, with a daughter and an 18-year-old son. In all that time, I was under the impression that my children, GenZers and many millennials simply didn’t get it. As a Christian for more than 33 years and a man who has worked for a Christian
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Jenny Weaver: How to Affirm Godly Kids in a Social Media World
In an age where children are growing up with electronics glued to their fingers, understanding how to raise Godly kids is crucial. As a parent you are breaking the mold of the generations that came before you, and fighting the spiritual war being waged on social media. Charisma magazine sat down with Stephen and Jenny
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Did Mr. Rogers Warn Against Transgenderism?
While he may not have realized it at the time, Fred Rogers, otherwise known as “Mr. Rogers” on the children’s television program “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood,” may have been anti-trans and also prophetic about the culture in America more than 40 years ago. A devoted Christian, Rogers, who hosted the program on Public Broadcasting Service from
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WATCH: 12-Year-Old Pentecostal Preacher Delivers Fiery Sermon on God’s Love
The people who are saying the youth movement in the church is dead haven’t listened to 12-year-old Jonathan Williams preach on love. In a recent sermon at Consuming Fire Ministries in Champaign, Illinois, the pre-teen son of pastors Tony and Ryane Williams delivered a rousing sermon on John 15:12, which reads, “My command is this.
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Jonathan Cahn: ‘Guard and Protect Your Child;’ Satan is Coming for Them
Read Time: 3 Minutes 12 Seconds Jonathan Cahn says that one of the signs of a nation under the judgment of God has to do with its children. And with what is now happening in America and the attempting sexualization and paganization of its children through many facets of culture, there is little doubt, Cahn
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Leaving a Legacy: The Power of History on the Hearts of Boys
Read Time: 3 Minutes 36 Seconds Until recently, boys grew up emulating real-life heroes who seemed larger than life. Coonskin caps and six-shooters were the uniforms of boyhood. Boys were enthralled with tales about Daniel Boone, John Glenn and Davy Crockett. Flannelgraph images taught us about the courage of Noah, the faith of Moses and
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Christian Parent: Don’t Ever Stop Fighting for Your Children
Read Time: 4 Minutes 47 Seconds There are few things in life that I wish for more than a bright future for my children. Yes, I want them to be successful in whatever career or ministry God calls them to. Of course, I want them to experience the joy that comes from raising a family
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How The Church’s Silence Is Hurting Young People
Read Time: 4 Minutes 42 Seconds For the last 40 years, with rare exception, I have been teaching in (and leading) ministry schools on a weekly basis, having the joy and privilege of pouring into the next generation of leaders. I now spend five days a month in Texas, teaching three days at a school
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Intentionally Raising a Godly Generation
Debbie put her faith in Christ at age 11. In fact, her whole family met Jesus at just about the same time. As her parents began growing in their faith, they nurtured growth in their children as well. Family Bible reading, prayer and talking about God’s leading in their lives became a nightly occurrence. One
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Superbook Reaches Shelters for Ukrainian Refugees in Poland, Fills Children With God’s Love, Joy and Hope
There are no real winners in war and with Russia’s relentless attacks against Ukraine, millions of the country’s children have suffered the most. Their innocent young hearts and minds are suddenly marred by horrifying sounds and images of bombs and death. Many of these children and their mothers are now in Poland. To ease their
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Battle-Worn Parents of Prodigals, Remember This Key Truth
The night our prodigal came to Christ, two additional, greatly significant events occurred. First, I had a vision in which God poured His love for our adopted son into me, assuring me I would need it. Yes, I have needed it. Second, that began three sleepless nights engaged in fierce battle with the powers and
