Click through the below link to read Trevin Wax’s interaction with a major Lifeway survey that identifies common traits of children who flourish as Christian adults. A central part of our passion at The Red Brick Church is that our…
Paul Tripp: Parenting is Gospel Ministry
One of the first videos every parent should watch — whether their children are three or thirty. The audio is available here.
Tim Keller on Why We Should Catechize Our Children
Jamie and I didn’t formally catechize our children. Though we did spend a great deal of time with them in theological instruction and dialogue. But I agree with Tim Keller’s points and if we had it to do over again,…
An Excellent New Resource for Young Families
If you have grade school age children – – or if you buy presents for them — The Radical Book for Kids: Exploring the Roots and Shoots of Faith order this book and check one item off your list. It…
Lemonade Stands Ethics: Serious Questions and Answers
There is about a 70% chance the man who stopped was an angel. . . It’s that time of year when we again consider Christian morality and lemonade stands. Below find answers to common questions. How often should I stop…
Hurting Parents: The Most Tired People I Know
Concerned and broken parents are some of the most tired people I know. Sunday’s sermon on Psalm 3 will consider how God sustains his people even when they are brokenhearted for their children and full of regret over their own…
7 Items We Pray Our Graduates To Always Remember
“Yesterday” — as seen in the picture to the right — our son Benjamin stepped onto the bus and started kindergarten. This weekend he graduates from high school. Below is what I pray Ben and his classmates remember. Congratulations 2016…
Children Respond: When Is It Easy to Lie?
Some time ago, I asked children to identify times when they are tempted to lie and why. The question surfaced several confessions and testimonies.
Augustine and Luther: A Common Excuse for Not Giving
Augustine: It is a great duty of natural affection (it will be said) for a father to lay up for his sons; rather it is a great vanity, one who must soon die is laying up for those who must…
Feed the baby. Decorate the Church. Sunrise…Sunset.
One day my wife is leaving detailed instructions about when to feed our baby girl. The next day my baby girl is handing out wedding instructions.Sunrise, Sunset. Last night my daughter, Allison / Allie, who is scheduled to be married…