Families

Names are an incredibly important part of our identity. Positive and negative names, or labels, given to kids are found to be one of the reasons they act or behave in a particular way. Their actions reflect what they believe to be true about themselves. Those who follow Jesus are called sons, daughters, conquerors, servants and more. Are you walking in the fullness of this calling? There are so many names for Jesus: Savior, God’s Son, Good Shepherd. Would your children know your beliefs about Jesus from the way you live and speak? How does knowing Jesus’ different names grow your faith in Him?

There are four basic strategies for parents to tackle troubling times: plan, pray, trust, obey. Parents plan for so many things; however, the Bible tells us to plan on having trouble in this world. Planning for creates the false thinking we’re in control. Planning on creates truthful thinking in remembering God is in control. Troubling times drive us to our knees to pray in search of answers and wisdom. It requires us to trust in God’s goodness and sovereignty, while developing courage as we obey the wisdom given through His Word.