Answers in Genesis -- Kids

I'm not sure if I have ever referenced this site on here before, but I wanted to recommend it to your families. Answers in Genesis is the organization that is famous for its Creation Museum just an hour or so south of here. They strive to show how the biblical account of Creation and the origin of humanity are true, trying to debunk the secular philosophies that underlie much of the science that is taught and adopted into our American culture. The site linked above is one that has fun activities and extremely simple articles that children can look at.

http://events.sbts.edu/adopting-for-life/

The seminary Pastor John and I graduated from is hosting a conference called "Adopting for Life" in February. See the link above for information about it.

I think this conference would be great for any couple that is considering adoption (whether in the near or distant future) or who wants to be more supportive of those who are. The speakers at this conference are absolutely phenomenal (they have greatly impacted my understanding of and heart for adoption), and apparently there are going to be some great organizations there which help Christian couples with the adoption process.

If you register by the end of this year, it's 125 per person or 200 per couple. I am really considering going and hope that you are as well.

Let God stir your heart to have a greater interest and involvement in adopting the boys and girls who are without parents both here in Ohio and around the world. Remember that God has adopted us into His family as sons, who have received all the benefits of sonship! How this should motivate us to adopt sons and daughters of our own.

Let's do some gospel re-enacting or at the very least help others do it.

http://theresurgence.com/featured-media-biblical-parenting

The link above will take you to a series of videos featuring Tedd Tripp, who I very highly regard as a biblical counselor. He wrote Shepherding a Child's Heart, and speaks all around the country. He does a great job of biblically challenging parents to instruct and discipline their child toward godliness--helping them really get to the heart of behavior issues. He is extremely wise, and I think watching these videos would be a great help to any parent, regardless of the number or age of your children. Prepare to be challenged and encouraged.

The topics are:
Helping Kids Understand Authority
Helping Kids Understsand the Heart
Overview of Corrective Discipline
Giving Kids a Vision for God's Glory
The Call to Formative Instruction

You can watch the videos or just listen to the audio.