Common parenting goals:
“I want my children to be
“I want my children to be
“I want my children to be
“I want my children to be
“I want my children to have
The goal of Christian parenting is for our children to
Romans 8:29
For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
Ephesians 6:1–4
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
2 Timothy 1:5
I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.
1 Thessalonians 2:7–8
But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children. So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us.
Mothers
1 Thessalonians 2:11–12
For you know how, like a father with his children, we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.
Fathers
Truths and principles to help us raise our children to follow Jesus:
Our children will likely be very much
Don’t become consumed with
Our children need
Our children need to
Our children need to
Our children need us to
Our children need
Our children need
Our children need us to
Our children need us to
If we are aiming for