06| Faith in the Family: Simple At-Home Practices for Growing Your Child’s Faith

Resources: 

Jesus Calling Bible Stories: https://a.co/d/4bXHnxn 

Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids: https://a.co/d/8boKz5L 

77 Ways to Pray with Your Kids: https://a.co/d/avkMEjY

 

Summary

In this conversation, Melissa discusses the importance of at-home faith practices for families, emphasizing that parents play a crucial role in their children's spiritual development. She shares practical examples of how to incorporate faith into daily life, from simple prayers at mealtime to reading Bible stories at bedtime. 

 

As children grow, these practices can evolve, allowing families to deepen their faith together. The conversation encourages parents to personalize their approach and take small steps towards building a meaningful faith practice at home.

 

Takeaways

• At-home faith practices are essential for children's spiritual growth.
• Parents are the primary influence on their children's faith formation.
• Start with simple practices like family prayers and Bible stories.
• Incorporate gratitude into daily routines to foster a positive mindset.
• Faith practices can evolve as children grow older.
• It's important to create a supportive and grace-filled environment.
• Personalize faith practices to fit your family's unique needs.
• Celebrate small steps in your family's faith journey.
• Engage children in prayer by asking for their intentions.
• Utilize resources like devotionals to enhance family faith practices.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to At-Home Faith Practices

10:59 - Growing Together: Evolving Faith Practices

17:37 - Personalizing Your Family's Faith Journey

 

Keywords

faith practices, family, children, prayer, spirituality, at-home, parenting, Christian, Bible, community

 

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