I've been thinking about my decision making and how much or how little faith plays into it. I wonder if I show the behavior I want and expect them to exhibit as adults. I wonder if I talk about the internal dialog and prayer in my head, just enough to show them the underlying things that happen prior to making a decision. They are young yet, but I know they watch what I do (or don't do) more than what I say.
Here are some more thoughts about faith.
Teaching Children Faith :: BeyondWordsDesigns
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"Do you want to know what used to keep me up at night? The one thing that would consume me with its gravity? Its a little thing that I like to call ~ Faith. How do I teach my children about it? We are commissioned by God to ..."
Teaching Children Practical Prayer: Helping Kids Value Real Faith ...
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"Teaching children how to pray in real life situations reinforces the importance of prayer. Practical prayer can be used as a tool for spiritual growth for children."
Flathead Mama: Great tool for teaching kids about faith!
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"Great tool for teaching kids about faith! As Burrito and I have worked on our at-home preschool curriculum in the last few months, we have had a Bible verse memorization song each week. Some of the songs have just been ..."
The Purposeful Mom: Four Ideas for Teaching Scripture to Your Baby or Toddler
"Teaching Scripture to your children is a huge part of raising your little ones in a Christian home. When we hide God's Word in our hearts, it accomplishes the purpose for which it was sent! {Isaiah 55}"
The first point in this article directly addresses my questions. Live your life as a great example of what you expect in your children.
"Evangelizing children consists not simply of verbalizing the gospel with one’s mouth, but also of exemplifying it in one’s life. "I'll continue to think about how I can explain faith even more in our day to day life. What ideas do you have?
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