Raising Children to be Adults in an Adolescent World [FrontLine Nov/Dec 2025]

FrontLine Volume 35 • Number 6

I can’t wait for you to jump into this edition of FrontLine. The art of good parenting, like so many of the fine arts, is a fading and distorted art in our culture. We live in a world where children, whether in age or maturity, lead us. Of course it’s that way! Our world has no relationship with the best, wisest Father, our Creator, Redeemer, and Judge. But there is a reality among our fellowship of churches that is sadder still: the families that are ignorantly or purposefully following the culture and failing to raise godly children who are prepared to maturely follow and serve their Lord, boldly affecting their homes, churches, and culture with truth. The antidote for this terrible failure is the deliberate infusion of God and His Word into the equation of childrearing. And this is where it gets exciting, because with God there is hope!

One of the purest descriptions of the maturing of a child into adulthood is found in the description of our Savior’s “growing up” years. Luke records that Jesus, in submission to His parents, matured (Luke 2:51–52). He matured in his humanity. He grew in wisdom—the application of the knowledge of God and His Word to life. He grew in stature—the proper view of His body and its skilled use for life and ministry. He also matured in His relationships. He learned how to rightly relate to God and to man so that both relationships were full of grace (favor). Parents and church families, we must passionately pursue this type of maturity in the children God has given us to raise and reach for His glory. God’s work, God’s kingdom, and God’s glory demand it.

So, jump into the articles. I believe you will be both encouraged and stimulated as you join us in studying the parenting character and skills of Noah, Jochebed, and Zacharias and Elisabeth; listening to the wisdom of Moses; understanding the nuances of mission, purpose, and community in the maturing of children; and considering an “outside the box” opportunity to influence the next generation for Christ.

May God help us to raise kids to be adults in an adolescent world.

David Anderson, Associate Editor

FEATURES

A BOY ON A MISSION
Larry R. Oats

Boys don’t stumble into a purpose-filled life. They need help, guidance, and modeling.

NOAH—A PARENT WHO FOUND GRACE
Steve Love

Parents who think they can gain a child’s heart without utilizing God’s grace may be able to control the outward behavior of that child, but they will not awaken that child’s heart toward the “arks” of life that God is willing to provide.

TEACH THEM DILIGENTLY
David Potter

Moses instructed Israel what, where, when, and how to teach their children.

FOSTERING RESILIENCE IN YOUNG ADULTS
Emily Haynes

The world is desperately seeking answers to help teens cope with mental health struggles and have resilience to push through difficult circumstances.

A MOTHER’S FAITH: THE FORGE OF A BIBLICAL LEADER
Matt Davis

Jochebed’s faithfulness forged Moses into the leader God used to change the course of history.

ZECHARIAH AND ELISABETH: EXAMPLES IN CHILD REARING
Milton Jones

Years before John was born, his parents practiced their faith personally, persistently, and practically.

THE WORLD AT OUR DOORSTEP: CHAPLAINCY MINISTRY TO SCOUTING AMERICA
Alan Ashley

Scouting Chaplaincy affords a viable opportunity for laymen and laywomen to minister as volunteers.

SOUND WORDS

First Partaker: How May We Assess Whether We Are Praying in the Spirit?
Mark Minnick

Bring … the Books: More Books for a Deserted Island
Dan Unruh

Straight Cuts: A Sense of Eternity in Our Hearts
Taigen Joos

Windows: Promises God Gives Us to Face Our Trials
Mark Love

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WITH THE WORD TO THE WORLD: Great Loss or Great Gain
Jim Tillotson

STEWARDSHIP MATTERS: Giving Guidance
Corey Pfaffe

CHAPLAIN’S REPORT: FBFI Chaplains Celebrate Army Chaplain Corps 250th Anniversary
Scott Bullock

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