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Being happy and polite will also not protect our children from picking up the lies that show up everywhere in our culture— whether it’ s the false belief that their value comes from outward appearance or excellence in athletics, academics, or other endeavors, or the idea that they are free to think and be whatever they want. What does provide spiritual protection is steeping them in God’ s love and truth found in a relationship with Him and the words of the Bible. begin to understand how best to share the pursuit of truth with our children in authentic and easily understandable ways.
Adapted from Raising Spiritually Strong Kids: How to Apply Principles with Love and Logic to Bring Up Children Who Live with Authentic Faith by Charles Fay, PhD, releasing in October 2026 from Tyndale House Publishers.
Accomplishing this doesn’ t have to be complicated, and it doesn’ t require a seminary degree. Certainly it doesn’ t involve constantly pointing out to our children what we think they are doing wrong. Instead, teaching God’ s truth should be a natural outcome of seeking to know and apply His truth in our own walk with Him. As we do, we will begin to grow beyond the many beliefs and thoughts that can sabotage our parenting skills. We’ ll also
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Charles Fay, Ph. D., is an internationally recognized author, speaker, consultant and CEO of the Love and Logic Institute. Drawing on years of research and clinical experience with children and families, he equips parents, educators and mental health professionals with practical solutions for challenging behaviors. Dr. Fay is known for combining practical guidance with humor, storytelling and real-life examples. 80