Welcome to “Hope Faith Revival,” where we embark on a journey to nurture faith in the hearts of children. As parents and guardians, we hold a significant role in shaping their spiritual foundation. In this guide, we will explore essential principles and practical strategies to cultivate a vibrant and lasting faith in our children. Together, let’s equip the younger generation with strong spiritual values that will anchor them in a world filled with challenges and uncertainties.
- Union with Christ in Parenting:
Understanding the concept of union with Christ can guide us in nurturing our children’s relationship with God. Explore this profound spiritual truth and its implications for parenting.
- The Cross Before Me: Jesus as a Role Model:
Discover the significance of Jesus’ sacrificial love in parenting. Learn from insights shared in the podcast “The Way Home” featuring Rankin Wilbourne on living everyday life in light of the cross.
- Recovering Mindfulness in Family Life:
Foster mindful presence in your family to strengthen connections and grow in faith together. Uncover the importance of mindfulness in a multi-tasking society through the resource on “Recovering Mindfulness”.
- Embracing Gospel-Centered Parenting:
Explore how the gospel shapes our approach to parenting and instills faith in our children. Draw inspiration from resources like “Does Christianity Make Life Harder?” and “The Path Between Lukewarm and Worn Out”.
- Emphasizing Healthy Doctrine:
Healthy doctrine lays the foundation for strong faith. Discover how sound doctrine can shape children’s spiritual growth and enrich family dynamics through “How Healthy Doctrine Makes a Healthier You”.
- Creating Disciples in the Family:
As parents and guardians, we play a vital role in creating disciples within our families. Encourage disciple-making with insights from “4 Encouragements for Disciple-Making in Deeply Established Churches”.
Congratulations on embracing the mission to nurture faith in children! By understanding union with Christ, emphasizing the cross, cultivating mindfulness, living gospel-centered lives, valuing healthy doctrine, and encouraging disciple-making, you are sowing seeds of faith that will grow into a strong spiritual foundation for your children. May this comprehensive guide equip you with the knowledge, resources, and inspiration to guide the next generation on their journey of faith and growth. Together, let’s raise children who will embrace their faith, share it with others, and make a positive impact in the world.
Citations:
- Wilbourne, R. (n.d.). Union with Christ [Audio podcast]. Hank Unplugged Podcast and Shorts. Retrieved from https://www.equip.org/hank-unplugged-podcast-and-shorts/union-with-christ-with-rankin-wilbourne/
- Wilbourne, R., & Gregor, B. (2019, October). The Cross Before Me: Jesus as Lord in Your Suffering. Christianity Today. Retrieved from https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2019/october/rankin-wilbourne-brian-gregor-cross-before-me-jesus.html
- Wilbourne, R. (2019, October). The Way Home: Rankin Wilbourne on How to Live Everyday in Light of the Cross [Audio podcast]. Daniel Darling. Retrieved from https://danieldarling.com/2019/10/the-way-home-rankin-wilbourne-on-how-to-live-everyday-in-light-of-the-cross/
- Recovering Mindfulness: Relearning to Focus in a Multi-Tasking Society. (n.d.). Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. Retrieved from https://erlc.com/resource-library/articles/recovering-mindfulness-relearning-to-focus-in-a-multi-tasking-society/
- Desiring God. (n.d.). Does Christianity Make Life Harder? Retrieved from https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/does-christianity-make-life-harder
- Desiring God. (n.d.). The Path Between Lukewarm and Worn Out. Retrieved from https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-path-between-lukewarm-and-worn-out
- For The Church. (n.d.). How Healthy Doctrine Makes a Healthier You. Retrieved from https://ftc.co/resource-library/blog-entries/how-healthy-doctrine-makes-a-healthier-you/
- North Carolina Baptist. (n.d.). 4 Encouragements for Disciple-Making in Deeply Established Churches. Retrieved from https://ncbaptist.org/article/4-encouragements-for-disciple-making-in-deeply-established-churches/