Family game nights and faith together

3d ago·1 min read

Just wanted to share something that's been working great for us. Started doing family game nights on Friday where we play board games and then before bed we each share one thing we're grateful for and pray together. My kids actually look forward to it now instead of groaning. We're not forcing scripture down their throats but they're seeing that faith is just part of our normal life. Anyone else doing something similar that keeps it natural and not preachy?

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DDerekRegular2d ago

Game nights are underrated. We started doing the same thing and it's actually way more effective than lectures for talking about values. Plus everyone's having fun so nobody's defensive.

LLeo R.Regular3d ago

That sounds awesome. We do something similar on Friday nights with board games and it's become my favorite part of the week. The kids actually look forward to it and you can feel the connection happening.

VVincent L.Regular3d ago

Love this. Game nights are the best because everyone's actually present and talking. We do tacos on game night here in El Paso and honestly burritos solve most problems anyway.

PPhillip M.New Dad2d ago

This is genius. You're building faith through connection instead of obligation. That's the kind of parenting move that actually sticks with kids long term. What games are you using?

AAntonioRegular2d ago

Love this approach. With three kids at different ages it's tough to find something that works for everyone, but game nights somehow make it easier to actually talk about the stuff that matters.

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DDavid M.New Dad1d ago

We need more of this energy. Not preachy, just family time where faith naturally comes up in conversation. That's actually how it works in real life anyway.