Warfare is a sensitive reality that is difficult to introduce and teach to children. The warfare we see and experience in the physical begins in unseen places. Fortunately for the Christian, Scripture outlines how to explain to our children why mankind wars with one another. How our nature was corrupted through the disobedience of one man, Adam, why humanity "wars" with God through its rejection of Jesus Christ, we war within our own flesh, and we war with our fellow man made in God's image. Physical and spiritual war has a stench. It is a foul odor. The enemy of our souls and the world loves it. Teaching our children the truth of what God says in Scripture at age-appropriate seasons is key to raising spiritually mature children prepared to face the hostilities of a fallen and broken world.

While our children are young, it's important to impress upon their little hearts a desire to seek treasure! The kind of treasure the culture does not value, but it is what God calls true treasure. As our children mature into adulthood, we want them to become equally invested in seeking the treasure found in God's Word. Their salvation, rejection of folly, and richness of character are proof that we made a God-honoring impression!

What fills the heart bubbles over into our speech and behavior. As parents and, by extension, primary influencers of children, what fills the heart bubbles over into how we steward the things of God. When the heart is filled with God's righteousness and zeal for the things of God, it bubbleth over. Our children get the overflow of what our Father in Heaven teaches us. When we help them see the contrast between what can refresh or poison the heart and the subsequent behavior, they will prayerfully desire God's best for their life.

When our children are babies, life revolves around nap time. Nap time transitions to quiet time when they begin school. By age 10, children can work independently, and their unique quirks, gifts, and talents begin to emerge. Quiet time transitions to what The Clarks call "craft time." This is the season when parents get to partner with their children to reinforce their identity in Christ and help them discover creative ways to glorify God with the gifts and talents He put in them.

There is a category of "s" words that many Christians will not use in polite society despite it being a part of what constitutes Christ-centered discipleship. There are a lot of seemingly controversial discussions we can get away with in public, but mentioning the "s" word will cause mixed reactions. Join AC as she explains the "s" word and why it should be a regular part of our children's discipleship training at home.

Unchecked sibling rivalry is a seed that will grow and bear rotten fruit in adulthood. While our children are young, parental favoritism, boasting, and a lack of godly and healthy "refereeing" of those fleshly tendencies are a few opportunities to be vigilant and ready to respond. Who can stand against jealousy that produces embittered and deeply insecure adults? Join AC as she highlights what God says about this matter, what the world will tell our children, and how she and Hubby give their children aim and security.

Family court is our way of holding our children accountable for their actions at age-appropriate levels without taking away from the joy of learning, character-building, and family fun. Join us as we highlight how the wise King Solomon judged between two harlots in Scripture, compare and contrast how the world will treat its own, and the Clark Family's creative way of acknowledging poor behavior while having fun through family court proceedings!

When our children cut up, act out, and misbehave, we have a choice, parents. Match their folly or tell them a story! Redirecting the negative attention-seeking behavior and unwillingness to obey our parenting is a telltale sign {pineapple!} for us as parents to show them their folly through the lens of Scripture. Join AC as she tells a story of how wandering away from purpose, being off mission, and disengaged as parents will lead our children towards repeating our folly. Tell them a story!