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Parenting
Christian couples are unanimous that children are to be raised in the “fear and wisdom of the Lord.” But principles for how best to do that has divided evangelicals, who lack a central authority on spanking, attachment parenting, and entertainment choices, to name but a few hot-button issues. In the post–James Dobson era, when writer-gurus, religious and otherwise, offer quick-fix guidelines on raising kids amid technology saturation and divided families, Christians are learning to extend grace to fellow believers who parent differently.
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Being Human
The Four Spaces of Anxiety with Lisa Cuss
Learning to identify reactivity in ourselves and others.
No More Sundays on the Couch
COVID got us used to staying home. But it’s the work of God’s people to lift up the name of Christ and receive God’s Word—together.
Emptying the Nest in Hope, not Fear
When Christian kids leave home, we worry about deconversion. But our trust and hope are in Christ, not well-practiced apologetics.
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Parents Today Are Kinder and Gentler. They Can Still Take Sin Seriously.
A new book aligns modern approaches to raising children with the ancient wisdom of God’s Word.
A Dating App Dilemma at Church
CT advice columnists also weigh in on fellowship and finances and a kid who hits.
Public School Can Be a Training Ground for Faith
My daughter will wrestle with worldliness in her education, just as I did. That’s why I want to be around to help.
Christian Formation for the ‘Toolbelt Generation’
I always assumed my sons would go to college. When they chose the trades, it reframed my view of higher ed—and church community.
An Anxious Generation—of Parents
Jesus told us not to worry, but worry is our culture’s parenting default. It’s harming our kids.
Homeschooling for the Common Good
I never thought I’d be a homeschool parent, not least because I support public education. An improbable shift changed my perspective.
A Short History of Parental Rights
Christians in America enjoy the right and duty to educate our children as conscience dictates, thanks to a balanced legal tradition.