Which church is good for kids?
Looking for a church that actually engages kids instead of just parking them in Sunday school for an hour. We want something with good youth programs and where the pastor actually
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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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Looking for a church that actually engages kids instead of just parking them in Sunday school for an hour. We want something with good youth programs and where the pastor actually
She asked why God lets bad things happen if He loves us. I gave some answer but honestly I wasn't satisfied with it either. I want to give my kids real faith not just platitudes bu
I tell my kids to be kind, honest, patient. Then I lose my temper in traffic and yell at other drivers. My 8yo called me out on it last week and I felt so ashamed. I know kids lear
I want to make prayer a bigger part of our family life but it feels awkward. Do you do it at meals? Before bed? I tried starting it and my kids just got silly. My wife is better at
My 10 year old came home saying some kids made fun of him for saying grace before lunch. He didn't want to go back to school the next day. I'm trying to help him understand that st
Getting pressured by my boss to cut corners on a project to meet deadlines. My faith tells me to be honest and do good work but I'm also worried about my job security and providing
Started this thing about 6 months ago where we all pray together before the kids go to bed. Nothing fancy, just each person says what they're thankful for and we pray for the day a
Been trying to raise my kids right, teach them about Christ, all that. But man, some days I lose my temper with them over stupid stuff like spilled milk and I just feel like a comp
Pastor keeps saying I need to be the spiritual leader of my home and honestly I feel inadequate for it. I wasn't raised with strong faith, just became a Christian a few years ago.
Trying to instill biblical values about generosity and contentment but my kids see other kids with more stuff and want more. We give them a small allowance and try to teach them to
Real talk - my 6yo was being defiant this morning and I totally lost my patience. Yelled at him, didn't handle it the way I want my kids to see Christ in me. I apologized and we ta
We take our kids to Sunday service but honestly they seem bored and resentful. My wife and I are committed to raising them with strong faith but it feels like church is becoming so
Everything around us seems to be pulling my kids in different directions. Social media, peer pressure, materialism. We try to keep them grounded in faith and teach them about what
So my 8yo told me he finished his homework when he clearly didn't. Found out from his teacher. I immediately got angry and yelled at him, then sent him to his room. My wife later a
I know it sounds cheesy but seriously. We started doing 10 minutes after dinner where everyone shares one thing they're thankful for and one thing they need prayer for. My kids act
After dinner each night we go around and everyone shares something they're grateful for, then we pray together. Been doing it for 3 weeks now. My 6 year old prayed for his teacher
Lost my temper at another driver yesterday, said some things I shouldn't have said. My 7 year old heard me and asked why I was being mean when I always tell him to be kind. Man tha
My 12 year old and 10 year old would rather sleep in on Sundays than go to service. I keep taking them but they sit there on their phones or looking bored. How do I teach them that
Started doing 10 minute family devotionals after dinner and honestly it's changed the vibe in our house. Nothing fancy, just reading a passage and talking about it. My kids are ask
We've been at the same church for 8 years but lately the messages feel watered down and political in ways that don't align with our values. My kids are in the youth group and I'm w