For dad only, a devotional for Pentecost Sunday: In the Upper Room We fail if we only raise good kids. We must raise biblical kids. We want them to know the Lord the way He wants us to know Him. The apostles preached to families with children. They told them, “This promise of the Holy… Continue reading Pentecost Sunday
Category: Holiday Themes
Enjoy holiday devotionals with your children. Kids love holidays and these thematic devotionals for Christmas, Valentines, Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Fourth of July will all help them grow in Christ.
Mother’s Day
Help your kids understand the importance of mom. Help them find creative ways to express their love for her. Dads help children by teaching them with this mother’s day devotional and by…
New Year’s
For DAD Only: What’s the Good Word? “You idiot! Can’t you get anything right?” Does that sound like a drill sergeant? A control-freak boss? How about an exasperated dad? Words can wound like war shrapnel. Not only have you and I experienced destructive words, we’ve said them. I still remember losing my cool with that… Continue reading New Year’s
Christmas
The family Christmas devotions follow this for dad only: The Gift of Innocence Sexual predators and perverted bullies hurt children’s minds and bodies. Racy music, pornography, and dirty-minded friends destroy pure children. Kids were born innocent of sin. They do not know the depths of wickedness. Dad, what are you doing to keep them from… Continue reading Christmas
Thanksgiving
Do your kids compete to the point of distraction? Do they whine and complain about fairness? Maybe you are trying too hard to raise equals. Instead, learn the spirit of thanksgiving and teach
Halloween
We glorify God when worship Him and when we tell others. Halloween, however, glorifies evil. While people who celebrate Halloween do not typically worship the devil, they give glory to Satan by
Independence Day (3 of 3)
For dad only: Be the Base By Doug Joseph In our garage is an old, beat up, plastic 5-gallon bucket with burn marks on the bottom. We also have an old, cracked recycling bin. It also has burn marks on its bottom. Why? Each year we turn them upside down, stack the former on top… Continue reading Independence Day (3 of 3)
Summer Vacation (2 of 3)
For dad only: Question Your Children I am flattered when my kids ask me questions. What a great opportunity to show off what I know! I get to wow them with intellectual terms and big words. Unfortunately, answering questions is not the best way of teaching your children. Asking questions will serve you much… Continue reading Summer Vacation (2 of 3)
Valentine’s Day
For DAD Only: Love Gives Itself Her dad hit her with a piece of metal. The teacher saw the mark. Dad had to leave the home. But Dad loves his daughter. We discover this as we observe him weeping before his counselor. He bemoans the separation, expressing the guilt he feels, the heartbreak. He wishes… Continue reading Valentine’s Day