More Than a Different Name: Teaching Children to Honor God
God uses the Third Commandment to teach the world that he is set apart. We do not honor his name as we ought, not only in what we say, but also in how we live.
Our goal shouldn’t be clearing away the busyness, but creating space within it for our hearts to receive God’s Word, to worship, and to delight in what is ultimately important.

God uses the Third Commandment to teach the world that he is set apart. We do not honor his name as we ought, not only in what we say, but also in how we live.
Formation is rarely immediate, and it is never effortless. The very things that feel inconvenient, resisted, or even frustrating in the moment are often the exact places where children are shaped over time. That is why a parent’s role is about shepherding a heart.
Rest isn’t merely an opportunity to indulge in our desires; it’s an opportunity to step back to enjoy God’s creation and reflect on the direction of our lives.
True, restorative rest is found in turning away from things that distort, drain, or distract us in order to connect with the one who made us.
In the summer, there is a little more time for moments to exhale and observe the world around me. As I do so, I feel convicted to weave God’s truth into these moments, for myself and for my children.
The Westminster Shorter Catechism is an excellent way to begin a discussion that will prayerfully open your children’s eyes and set their feet on the narrow path heavenward.
