“How should Christian parents handle the death of a child?”……Answer: As parents, we cannot imagine a more traumatic experience than losing a child. All parents naturally expect their children to outlive them. Such a loss is an extraordinary out-of-order event that brings with it an overwhelming sense of pain and lingering grief. It is a […]

“What does the Bible say to do with a rebellious child?”……The child who exhibits a rebellious streak may be doing so for a variety of reasons. Harsh, unloving, and critical parenting will nearly always result in rebellion of some sort. Even the most compliant child will rebel-inwardly or outwardly-against such treatment. Naturally, this type of […]

“Are children punished for the sins of their parents?”……Children are not punished for the sins committed by their parents; neither are parents punished for the sins of their children. Each of us is responsible for our own sins. Ezekiel 18:20 tells us, "The soul who sins is the one who will die. The son will […]

Little Children Matthew 18:2-3 Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them. Then he said, "I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven.“ Many adult Christians have the mistaken notion that little children […]

“What is the biblical way to lead a child to Christ?”……There are three basic elements involved in leading a child to a saving relationship with Christ: prayer, example, and age-appropriate instruction. We lead a child to Christ through the diligent application of all three elements from the time before the child is born. ……The importance […]

“Does God expect all of us to have children?”……It's really not a matter of whether God "expects" us to have children, since He is sovereign and omniscient and knows who will and who won't have children. The question is really one of whether or not having children is a requirement for Christians and whether or […]

“Should Christians homeschool their children?”……Answer: The question of whether Christians should home school their children is one that many families wrestle with. The Bible tells us that children are a gift from the Lord, specially created for His pleasure and divine purpose (Psalm 127:3-5139:13-16). God has entrusted us with our children for a very short […]