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Growing A Spiritually Strong Family Growing A Spiritually Strong Family By Dennis and Barbara Rainey Dennis and Barbara Rainey reveal ten “spiritual seeds”—practical, uplifting tips and activities for you and your spouse that will nurture your family’s faith.

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Teachable Moments by Dennis Rainey Are you ready to seize those rare opportunities to point your children to God? More Spiritual development articles

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How Children Come to Faith in Christ Guests include: Jim ElliffOn today's broadcast, Jim Elliff, founder of Christian Communicators Worldwide in Kansas City, MO, talks about the various ways God has of bringing His children into the faith. Hear why a parent's model is one of God's best tools. More Spiritual development broadcasts
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Q & A: Teaching Children to Apologize
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
We need to realize that we are not just asking for an apology, but we are also training their consciences. Warning: Tween With an Attitude!
Tracey Lanter
God used this volatile time in my daughter's life to teach me a lesson, too. Could Family Camp Be for You?
Mary May Larmoyeux

Parent-child camps offer a chance for spiritual and relational reconnection.

The Joy of Narnia
Hugh Duncan
Why you should read The Chronicles of Narnia to your children. Are You Believing Lies About Media?
Nancy Leigh DeMoss and Dannah Gresh

Our constant consumption of television, movies, internet, cell phones, etc., affects us in more ways than we realize.

What Makes a Child Truly Great?
Tim Kimmel
It’s easy as parents to get caught in our culture’s success trap. It's Up to Parents to Teach Children God's Word
Voddie T. Baucham, Jr.
Accepting the responsibility of teaching the Bible in your home will equip your kids to live by it when they are grown. An Easy Way to Tell Kids the Gospel This Christmas
Three stories of how parents used What God Wants for Christmas™ to explain the true meaning of the holiday to their children. "Don't Sin, Dad"
Dennis Rainey
It's time to start considering how the sin we tolerate in our lives is impacting future generations. A List of Scriptures from the Book of Proverbs to Teach Your Children
Rob Flood
This book of the Bible is a good starting place for parents to teach scripture. Answering the Call of Family Worship
Rob Flood
Three steps that will help you spiritually invest in your family. Around the World With Resurrection Eggs
Mary Larmoyeux
Confessing the Attitudes of My Heart
Barbara Rainey
I couldn't pray for revival in our children's lives without feeling like it was an incomplete prayer—I needed spiritual renewal as well. Confessions of a 44-year-old Christmas Angel
Alberta Gordon
Crafting God's Arrows
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
A biblical battle plan for parenting. Families Change Families
Dennis Rainey
Families who follow God compel others to do the same. Getting to the Heart of Behavior
Tedd Tripp
How to go beyond punishing actions to shaping character. Giving Your Children Roots and Wings
Jean Fleming
Giving children the foundation and the imagination they need. Helping Your Child Cling to the One True God
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Parents must identify false gods in their children's lives that distract them from the truth. Helping Your Child Develop a Growing Relationship With Christ
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
These six spiritual disciplines helped our children on their spiritual journeys. How to Leave a Legacy in Your Home
Dennis Rainey
It all begins with a foundation of God's Word. Impatient Children Can Learn the Bible, Too!
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Leaving an Eternal Legacy
Mary May Larmoyeux
Will what you do today make a difference tomorrow? Living a Life Worthy of Legacy
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Learn how to leave your children a heritage, not just an inheritance. Missions/Faith Summer Alternatives
Modeling a True Relationship with Christ to Your Children
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Mom or Dad—Who Leads the Family Devotions?
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
One Arrow's Impact
Dennis Rainey

 

Preparing the Way for Your Child
Ginger Plowman
Don't make excuses for your child's sinful behavior, but instead train him using God's standards. Reaching out With the Gospel … and an Easter Egg Hunt
Susan Ihejirika
Remembering God in the Mundane Events of the Day
Scott Williams
Resources That Help Children Grasp Biblical Truth
Scriptures to Help Guide You Through Your Interpersonal Relationships at Home
Scott Williams
Should Children Be Exposed to a Relative's Lifestyle of Sin?
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Taking Children on Missions Trips
Barbara Rainey
From early on, Dennis and I have let our children know that God has a special mission for their lives. He has gifted them with ... Teachable Moments
Dennis Rainey
Are you ready to seize those rare opportunities to point your children to God? Teaching Your Children to Study the Bible
An interview with Kay Arthur Testing the Veracity of Your Child's Faith
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
The Impact of a Video and a Dozen Plastic Eggs
Sabrina Beasley
The Joy of Narnia
Hugh Duncan

Why you should read The Chronicles of Narnia to your children.

The Reliability of a Faithful Witness
Adrian Rogers
Do you want to be a faithful witness to the truth and raise children who will stand for the truth in their generation? Then say like Micaiah, "As the Lord liveth, what the Lord saith unto me, that will I speak." The Snares and Traps of the Enemy
Dennis Rainey

 

Trusting God With Your Child in a Non-Christian Environment
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Vital Lessons for Life
John MacArthur
What it Means to be Good
Dennis Rainey
At the heart of goodness is obedience. Test yourself and your family in these four areas. What Will Be Your Legacy? A Challenge for Men
Dennis Rainey
A challenge for men to become the sacrificial lovers and servant-leaders of their families. "Daddy, I'm Scared"
Mike Pickle
Teaching my young daughter to trust God during the storm.