How do you talk to your kids about temptation
My oldest is getting to that age where peer pressure is starting to be a real thing and I want to have the conversations now before the big stuff hits. Not just about drugs and dri
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Christian faith for fathers. Leading by example, prayer life, raising godly kids, walking the walk at home.
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My oldest is getting to that age where peer pressure is starting to be a real thing and I want to have the conversations now before the big stuff hits. Not just about drugs and dri
Real talk guys, I'm finding it really hard to practice what I preach with my kids. I'm quick to anger, I complain a lot, and I don't pray like I should. My 8 year old called me out
Started doing family prayer before dinner about three months ago and I'm seeing a real shift in how my kids think about things. My daughter actually asked me to pray about her anxi
Had a moment yesterday where my oldest found cash in the parking lot. Before I could say anything he asked if we should turn it in. I was so proud I almost cried. We went back insi
Been praying every morning for about 6 months now, specifically asking God to help me be the father and husband my family needs. I'm not gonna lie, some mornings I'm just going thr
So my 8 year old told me he finished his homework when he hadn't. When I found out I got really mad and went off on him about honesty. But then it hit me - I had lied to my wife th
Hate admitting this but we're struggling financially right now. Lost some hours at work and money is definitely tighter than usual. My kids asked why we can't give as much to churc
Our 8 and 10 year old would rather literally do anything than go to Sunday service. We drag them there but they're miserable and we all know it. We've tried the kids church program
I've been trying to be more intentional about praying with my kids at dinner and bedtime but some nights I'm just exhausted and don't feel like it. Then I think, if I'm not modelin
I want to raise my kids with strong Christian values but honestly I'm struggling with my own walk right now. Got some stuff I'm dealing with that I'm not proud of. Do I just fake i
My oldest is going through that phase where he's asking why God lets bad things happen, why different churches believe different things, whether evolution is real, all of it. Part
Been working with my kids lately to pray before jumping straight to asking me for things. My 5yo wanted a new toy and I told him to pray about it first and think about whether he r
So I feel guilty even typing this but some days I just want an hour alone. Not because I don't love my kids but because I'm running on empty. Had a conversation with my wife about
I'm honestly struggling here guys. I want to be the man of faith and peace that I know I should be for my family but some days work just grinds me down and I come home angry. My ki
We were watching the news and a story came on about a house fire and my son asked why God would let that family lose their home. Caught me totally off guard. I kinda stammered thro
My wife has been really pushing for us to get the kids in church and Sunday school. She wants me to be the spiritual leader of our family which is a lot of pressure. The thing is I
Started this habit about 6 months ago where we pray with each kid individually before bed. Nothing fancy just asking them what they're thankful for and what they want to pray about
Anyone else feel like a hypocrite sometimes? I lost my temper with my kids yesterday over something stupid and immediately felt terrible. Tried to apologize and explain but I kept
Guys this one hit me hard. We were doing bedtime prayers and my son just looks at me and asks why we pray if God doesn't always say yes. I froze for a minute because honestly it's
This is probably silly but I had to share. Came home early from work and saw my 9yo helping his little sister tie her shoes without being asked. Just doing it because she needed he