Jesus did not die for an algorithm, but for us: embodied souls made in his image. Shepherd the hearts of your children to see themselves as those whom Jesus valued enough that he die for us.
By God’s grace, these conversations will change our perspectives on personal identity decisions to better reflect our Maker and Savior as we live into the identity he has given us.
Let me admit to you as a sometimes-struggling parent, I don’t always get things right. Aren’t you glad when we can find a “reset button?” God promises us this in his Word (1 John 1:9).
In God’s goodness and kindness, he provides us with a community of believers to help bear the load. Even better, he gives us himself, the only one who is strong enough to carry our burdens for us.
If you have a teenager in your life, you are probably well acquainted with the rise of mental health issues among the younger generations. But navigating these challenges with the teenagers in our care can feel like walking through a maze blindfolded.
Parent, God delights in your small offerings, even when they’re interrupted by children’s voices calling out for another need.
By caring for hurting teenagers well, we can help them choose to place their hope in Christ.
