PARENTING & FAMILY

A man ought to live so that everybody knows he is a Christian...
and most of all, his family ought to know.
— D.L. Moody

The family is the cornerstone of our society. More than any other force it shapes the attitude, the hopes, the ambitions, and the values of the child. And when the family collapses it is the children that are usually damaged. When it happens on a massive scale the community itself is crippled.
— President Lyndon Johnson

From the beginning of the story of man, God demonstrates man’s need for intimate relationships with Him and with others. In Genesis 2:24 God establishes the institution of marriage and creates the entity of the family. God’s ideal for the family has been under constant attack from that time until today and Christians must continue to exalt and demonstrate God’s design for the foundational relationships and importance of the family. Scripture speaks to the importance of marriage (1 Corinthians 7) as well as the responsibilities of the husband and wife (Ephesians 5:22-33). The Bible gives parents (not the state or the school) authority and responsibility over their children, who are gifts from the Lord (Psalm 127:3-5). Parents are commanded to teach their children the Word of God (Deut. 6:7-9) and to pass on to the next generation their spiritual legacy (Psalm 78). Parents are also encouraged to model Christ-like sacrificial love for their children and are to train their children (Proverbs 22:6) and discipline them in fear and admiration of the Lord.

The PCA Parent Resource List is segmented into categories that follow the Five Areas for Spiritual Growth: Passion & Devotion, Spiritual Disciplines, Biblical Literacy, Cultural Apologetics, and Parenting & Family. The list will be constantly updated, so be sure to check back often for the latest additions.

Click here for the complete Parenting & Family resource listing posted as of Dec. 4, 2007.

The Parenting & Family resource includes the following areas:

• Creating a Christian Home
• Discipling Your Children
• Challenges to Dads
• Encouragement for Moms
• Challenge for Grandparents
• Dealing with Divorce
• Preparing Them for College