| Children need to know the Truth about the Lord just | | | | weekly events and more for different age groups. |
| as much as adults...and in this ever increasing evil world, | | | | Take advantage of them and encourage your kids to |
| probably even more so! How can we help our children | | | | go. If they balk at church activities, remember, YOU |
| grow spiritually? I am glad you asked. Below are a few | | | | make the decision. We, as Mothers, are responsible for |
| simple ideas to help Christian Moms teach their kids | | | | helping our children follow Christ as adults. |
| about walking in the spirit and obeying God's Word. | | | | * Get involved. Participate. Some churches offer some |
| * Pray daily. And, not just over food, Make sure they | | | | sort of home group type program. If yours does, find |
| pray for friends, desires, before bed, and show | | | | one that fits your family's needs. |
| gratitude to the Lord for big and small blessings | | | | * Volunteer. Encourage your children to care for |
| throughout their day. | | | | others. Get them involved in feeding the homeless, |
| * Read the Word. Children should read the Word if | | | | helping special needs kids and activities that get them |
| they can read. There are Bibles for all ages in today's | | | | involved with helping others. Try and stay faith based |
| world. Get and age appropriate one and encourage | | | | so that you are guiding them down the Biblical path |
| daily reading. If they are too little to read, then you can | | | | and not just the "humanitarian" path. |
| read a Bible story, Psalm or other passage to them. | | | | Keep in mind, our children will only grow spiritually, and |
| * Go to church. Take your kids to church. Get them | | | | benefit from the ideas above, if they see us walking it |
| involved in age appropriate church events and | | | | out before them! WE are the most important influence |
| programs. Many churches have Bible studies, activities, | | | | and Bible they will ever read in childhood. Period. |