Great Helps To Lead Your Family in Knowing Jesus

In the days long ago, it was common for parents to spend quality time with their children talking about spiritual matters. In fact, in the days long ago, grandparents would spend time with their children and their children's children talking about spiritual matters. The writer of the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy intended it to be so when he (under the inspiration of God) instructed the parents to talk about spiritual matters from the time they rose until the time they lay back down again.

Obviously that didn't mean no other subjects could be discussed. Nor did it intend that the conversation would be constant during all the waking hours. It is much like in the New Testament when we're taught to 'pray without ceasing'; it is an attitude of prayer. Our discussions of spiritual matters should flow naturally. We should be seeking opportunities to share those spiritual nuggets with our children throughout the course of the day.

Parents should be eager to share with their children the spiritual truths found in God's Word. We have the responsibility to teach and train them in what it means to have a relationship with God. We are not Christian because of a baptism into a particular church. We are not Christian because that's the blank we check when no other form of religion applies. We are Christian because of a personal commitment that we make to follow Christ. That commitment is one that is more likely to be made when we grow up in an environment of learning at an early age what it means to follow Christ.

Maybe you're a parent (or grandparent) who desires to bring your children up in an atmosphere of knowing

God, but you're a bit unsure or not quite confident in how to do it, let me pass along a great resource to help you. Visit www.randallhouse.com and begin to learn about the various opportunities they offer in helping you do just that. You'll find links there to download Bible studies or find books on a variety of parenting topics. You can also find links that say D6 or Splink. Click on any of those links for some invaluable assistance for you with ideas to help creatively share your relationship with Jesus with your child. You won't regret it! It is time well spent and the investment is far beyond your wildest dreams!