A Parent's Calling

Part of a parent’s calling is to model obedience to God and to teach his or her children God’s Word (this is also part of the parents' promise in the order of Baptism for most denominations).

So, how do we live up to this call? I would like to encourage you to make this "teaching" a 24/7/365 priority. Parenting must become intentional. Commit to a conscious and prayerful effort to seize every opportunity to teach your child, tweenage, teenager and/or young adult God’s Word. We must be there with our children. How much time are we spending with our children? We cannot take advantage of teachable moments as they arise unless we are present. There must also be planned times of "teaching". Because teachable moments do not always present themselves, it is crucial to set aside planned time for Bible study to keep your family spiritually focused.