Raising children today is not easy.

Everywhere our kids look—media, schools, social platforms—they see a culture that often rejects or ignores God. Yet, the Bible shows us that even in godless societies, faithful men and women still rose up and followed the Lord.

Guiding Questions for Godly Parenting

How do we raise our children to know and follow the Lord?

How do we aim their lives toward Christ, find the target, and fire with intentionality?

Children: A Gift Entrusted by God

Children are not just our responsibility—they are a gift from God. As parents, we are called to parent with purpose, aiming their lives toward the heart of God. This isn’t about control; it’s about discipleship.

Holiness and Happiness Go Hand-in-Hand

God doesn’t call us to choose between holiness and happiness. In Christ, we find both. Parenting for Christ brings deeper joy—not only to our kids, but to our families as a whole.

“You are the light of the world…” – Matthew 5:14

We reflect Jesus to the world—including our children—only when we stay close to Him.

Three Essentials for Godly Parenting

1. Be an Image-Bearer of Christ to Your Child

Children often imitate what they see. If we reflect Christ in our attitudes, speech, and actions, we give them a living model of the gospel.

2. Be the Doorkeeper of Your Home

Parents must guard the spiritual environment of the home. What we allow in—through media, influences, or habits—shapes our children’s worldview.

3. Be the Forerunner of Faith in the Home

Don’t just tell your children how to follow Christ—show them. Lead the way through prayer, Bible reading, worship, service, and repentance.

It is our God-given job to be the example our children need. We are planting seeds every day—seeds that can bear eternal fruit. Let these truths challenge and encourage you as you parent your children not just with love, but with purpose.