Parenting
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2020
Family Milestones and Parent/Child Discipleship
By Seth Stewart There comes a point as a student pastor when you realize that no matter how loudly and clearly you preach the Gospel, the message your students hear …
2020
4 Ways to Guide Your Child Through a Gap Year Decision
By Susan E. Greenwood When our boys first approached us about taking a gap year, we were open to it, but we wanted to make sure they were doing it …
2019
The Genuine Hope of Resurrection
Many of you have reached out to us as SWO asking what you need to be thinking regarding what is happening at Bethel Church, so we wanted to take a …
2019
SWO Stories: Racquel Mabry and Generational Adoption
By Racquel Mabry I am the proud daughter of Steve and Vicki Parker. My journey to them, however, was not an easy one. I was a little girl in a …
2019
The Whisper of the Gospel in Adoption
By Bethany Clark I waved a reluctant goodbye, exhausted and emotionally spent, with tears streaming down my face. The grief of farewell was more than just a sense of loss. …
2019
How to Honor God (and Your Parents) in the Middle of a Broken Home
Last month, we published an article that encouraged children in godly homes to take advantage of their parents’ Gospel investment by establishing good habits right now. But, not everyone has …
2019
12 Ways to Build Spiritual Momentum Before Leaving Home
Students, the responsibility for the health of your soul is on you. Don’t just assume that you’ll be a mature Christian just because your parents are strong Christians. The reality …
2019
Be Strong: Becoming a Dangerous and Daring Disciple
Phil Wade : 1 Peter 5 : Be Strong We have to practice surrender rather than commitment. Our surrender should be conceding control, yielding, or turning things in our lives …
2019
Four Plumblines to Parent with Grace
By Seth Stewart What does it mean to be a Gospel-centered parent? As a youth minister who is also a parent, I certainly don’t have all the answers, but I …