Posts Tagged ‘Children’
Evaluating the Hearts of our “Church Kids”
Christian parents have the responsibility and privilege to bring their children up “in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” (Eph 6:1–4). One of the challenges—perhaps the most difficult—is teaching our children not only to obey, but also to love God. Children who grow up in Christian homes and churches are somewhat similar to children…
Read MoreThinking of GOD as a FATHER
While most Christians are familiar with God the Father, the first person of the Trinity; I wonder-how many have ever given thought to God as a Father. Family imagery is used throughout the Bible and like the rest of God’s words, was intentional on God’s part and likely meant to teach us far more than…
Read MoreThe Lord’s Prayer: For All God’s Children
A Book Review Award-winning author Harold Senkbeil has written an excellent children’s book in Lexham’s FatCat series called The Lord’s Prayer: For All God’s Children. Other books in this series include The Apostles’ Creed: For All God’s Children and The King of Christmas. The talented Natasha Kennedy has drawn the artwork for each of these…
Read MoreCounseling Your Children about Salvation
I pray for my children’s salvation every day. If you are reading this post, then probably you do too — and you should! There is nothing that a Christian dad desires more than the salvation of his children. I believe that ultimately, God is sovereign in salvation (John 6:65; Acts 13:48). It is a gift…
Read MoreA Dark Room: My Heart & Abortion
Having held my lifeless stillborn daughter in my arms almost 35 years ago can bring a rising level of emotions to my heart when I consider the current scenario being played out in the SCOTUS Roe v. Wade “ leak” and upcoming ruling. My heart. Yes, … that’ s the key word in the previous…
Read MoreLet the Little Children Sing
From the time Emily and I first knew we were expecting, we sang “Jesus Loves Me” to our daughter Evelyn. She heard it in the womb, then in the first few moments after delivery, and even now she hears it every evening at bed time. Next, we immersed her sister Kyrsten in the tradition. We…
Read MoreThe Fruit of the Womb
A few weeks ago, my wife and I welcomed our third daughter, Lucy Virginia, into the world. It was an excruciating yet thrilling experience, and the joy never diminishes with each child. I think it increases. I cannot tell you, though, how many people have asked us, “Is this your first one?” We usually smile…
Read MoreA Child Can Walk with God
Thomas Overmiller Perhaps we underestimate the potential for a child’s walk with God. A child can be born again (Matt. 18:3). (I was born again at 2 years old.) A child can choose to be baptized. And any such child can walk with God. He can develop a meaningful, genuine, vibrant relationship with God. He…
Read MoreChildren in the Worship Service
Thomas Overmiller Sometimes people ask me why we include children in our Sunday morning worship service, rather than send them to a separate program. The reason is a biblical one. It appears that children participated in the corporate worship of the churches from the beginning. On three occasions (maybe more), Scripture indicates that children were…
Read MoreBorn Again at Two Years Old
Thomas Overmiller In a recent post, I emphasized the importance of encouraging children to cultivate a personal walk with God. In the opening lines, I mentioned in passing that I was born again at 2 years old. One reader expressed doubts about this statement, saying: The comment about being born again at 2 years old…
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