By Al Felder Children need to learn what the church is. Many people grow up thinking of the church as a building, a denomination, a social organization, a family tradition, or a place people attend when convenient. Others speak of “choosing a church” as if the church belongs to man and can be shaped by personal preference. Parents must teach their children something better. The church belongs to Christ. Jesus said, “I will build My church” (Matthew 16:18). That statement is i

By Al Felder Children need to learn how to worship God. They need to learn that worship is not entertainment. It is not a weekly habit performed without thought. It is not a time for man to redesign what God has commanded. Worship is reverence offered to God according to His will. Parents should teach their children early that God cares how He is worshiped. Many people speak as though sincerity is all that matters. If someone means well, enjoys it, or feels close to God, they

By Al Felder Children need to learn how to pray. Prayer is one of the greatest blessings God gives His people. Through prayer, children can learn dependence, reverence, thanksgiving, confession, trust, patience, and faith. They can learn that God is not distant from His people, and that life should be lived with constant awareness of Him. Children do not automatically understand prayer. They may think prayer is only something said before meals, at bedtime, or during worship.