Spurgeon the Forgotten Youth Pastor
Spurgeon advocated teaching more than the simplest of doctrines. He considered every doctrine essential for a child’s spiritual development.
Spurgeon advocated teaching more than the simplest of doctrines. He considered every doctrine essential for a child’s spiritual development.
As Peppa Pig, CoCoMelon, and MrBeast show, seemingly wholesome kids’ entertainment can become less so over time.
Rather than expecting our kids to wander into the faith of their own accord, we should give them basic doctrinal propositions on which to build their lives.
I love the principle of seeking creative ways to avoid treading on children’s feelings. But when you dig into the underlying concepts of gentle parenting, at least two stand opposed to the Bible’s teaching.
Whether your kids are rule keepers or boundary pushers, it’s not too early start teaching them about God’s grace.