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Sep 12
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Managing in the Home and Church

By Church Life, Family Discipleship, Leadership
"Management organizes labor to subdue the earth."That thought hit me like a ton of bricks when I was reading Jonathan Leeman's book Using Authority Well. In his book, he describes different roles of authority that individuals hold. Government, church, and work have what he calls the authority of command. Elders and husbands have the authority of counsel. Parents have both. Read this excellent book for more insight into each of those.In the chapter on workplace relationships, he defines a manager's authority with this sentence: Managerial authority is a way of organizing our labor for the purpose of fulfilling God's dominion mandate and making…
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Sep 05
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Developing a Family Discipleship Plan

By Family Discipleship, Parenting: Childhood, Parenting: Early Years, Parenting: Teens and Beyond
It’s that time of year. The kids are back to school. Routines are being established. Commitments are being made. You know as a parent that you have a desire to educate your children. It is also your duty. If you don’t, the government will be at your front door.   But do you have that same commitment to “bring them up in the instruction of the Lord?” (Eph 6:4). What is your plan to “teach them diligently and to talk about these things” (Deut. 6:7) throughout your day? As someone has said, “to fail to plan is to plan to…
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Aug 29
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Speaking Peace to Our Fears

By Christian Living, Leadership, Marriage
I have brought this concept up twice in this past week as I was talking with young men. I thought it would be good to remind you of this post from the archives.- ChapI was counseling a distraught father over the phone. His son was in the process of walking away from the Lord and emotionally walking away from his family. In the midst of this conversation he stopped and said, “The hardest part of this is . . . ” And then there was a long pause as he choked back the tears. Finally, regaining his composure, he finished: “The…
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Aug 27
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A Short Q&A on Biblical Parenting and Family Discipleship – Chap Bettis

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On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast Chap Bettis sits down with associate pastor Travis Rymer for a candid conversation about biblical parenting and family discipleship. They discuss the goal of Christian parenting, why parents may hesitate to ask for help, whether it’s possible to over-disciple children, and how the local church can support families. Along the way, Chap offers encouragement to rely on God, seek wisdom with humility, cultivate joyful homes, and keep the true “North Star” of parenting in view: raising children who love Jesus and help others follow Him. Podcast Transcript Chap Bettis:  I'm Chap Bettis, and…
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Aug 17
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How to Help Your Children Build Relationships with Christian Mentors

By Church Life, Parenting: Teens and Beyond
Studies show that one of the most significant factors in a young person walking with the Lord is a quality relationship with a parent or mentor. How can we encourage these relationships in the church? Family-Initiated MentorsOne way to connect others involves helping parents realize the importance of these relationships. Often parents are so busy “doing the next thing” that they are not looking at the bigger picture. But if parents realized how vital these connections are, they would be motivated to find mentors or prayer partners for their children. They will take initiative and make connections themselves.Youth group training material often encourages there…
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Aug 17
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What the Bible Says About Spending Less Than You Earn

By Christian Living, Scripture & Scripture Lists
The Bible encourages us to live below our means and not spend all that we earn. I have recently needed this list to help a young man. Maybe it will help with your children as well. There is a lot more that could be said on this issue: being good managers of God’s resources, self-control, contentment, and not caring what others think. But here are few quick verses. Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it (Proverbs 21:20). This is a key verse. Foolishness devours all we have. Wisdom shows restraint and saving.Go to the ant,…
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Aug 12
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Psalm 127 – Seeking God’s Blessings – Chap Bettis

By Christian Living, Podcast
On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast, you’ll hear a recent sermon I preached on Psalm 127. In it, I ask a simple, searching question: what does it look like to actively seek God’s blessing in everyday life? We'll look at the danger of anxious, self-reliant “in vain” work and the comfort of God’s providence that lets us labor faithfully and still rest. Then we'll turn to the second half of the psalm and considers why Scripture calls children a gift from the Lord, how our culture often treats children as a burden, and how the church can cultivate…
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Aug 10
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Pure and Undefiled Religion

By Christian Living, Family Discipleship
Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction and to keep oneself unstained from the world. James 1:27 As I write this, I am on a plane to visit my 92-year-old mother who increasingly is suffering from serious dementia. Before I left, I asked my wife what she had planned for the week. Among her many plans was to visit her mentor, the widow of a deceased friend and former elder. This godly woman now lives in an assisted living facility because of numerous health issues. Why do I tell…
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Jun 26
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Technology Q&A – Tim Challies

By Christian Living, Discerning Culture, Parenting: Childhood, Parenting: Early Years, Parenting: Teens and Beyond, Podcast
On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast, we sit down with Tim Challies to explore how churches and families can thoughtfully navigate technology. We discuss the shift from hymnals to projectors, the impact of AI and social media on youth, and practical ways to cultivate disciplined discernment in our congregations. Throughout the conversation, we offer concrete ideas for balancing screen time, fostering community, and protecting children while embracing the benefits that digital tools can bring.
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Jun 10
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The Porn-Free Family – Tim Challies

By Discerning Culture, Podcast
On this episode of The Disciple‑Making Parent Podcast we hear from Tim Challies on how families can create a truly porn‑free home. We'll hear about the early exposure risks children face online, share practical tools such as filtering, accountability software, parental controls, and open communication, and walk through a step‑by‑step plan—planning, preparing, meeting, and monitoring—to protect our households. Resources From This PodcastSuffering and Our Savior- podcast episode 124 with Tim ChalliesPersonal Accounts of God’s Goodness in Suffering- podcast episode 125 with Tim ChalliesFinding Comfort in Suffering- podcast episode 126 with Tim ChalliesChallies.com- Tim Challies’ blogCovenant EyesOpenDNS Chap Bettis:  I'm Chap Bettis, and…
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