Tag: What the Bible says about raising children

Bible Verse of The Day – 8-6-23 – Gatekeepers

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We trust that you are growing and maturing in your walk with God as each new day passes. 

We have a new video for you today that is extremely important, especially if you have children or grandchildren. 

Today’s video is called, “Gatekeepers”, and in this video we teach about the importance of guarding the hearts and minds of our children, acting as gatekeepers to discern and filter what is allowed to come in and affect their minds. 

This is a tough topic, but very necessary to teach and discuss, as our children’s minds are constantly attacked by the enemy in so many ways. 

We not only hope you will watch it, but that you will also share it with others who have children. 

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Again, please share this video with others that may benefit from it. 

Enjoy your day and be sure to hug your little ones. 

We love you all very much. 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443  

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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-13-22 – Godly Leadership in The Home

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Biblical parenting isn’t always easy. But it plays a critical role in the upbringing and teaching of our children as they learn to understand right and wrong, as well as respect for others. 

In our newest video, Godly Leadership in The Home, we discuss this, using scripture and real-life examples. 

We hope you’ll watch it and gain some insights that will help you with your family. 

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We love you all! 

Sincerely, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443 

401-439-3780 

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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-11-21 – Godless

Please click to watch the video now.Greetings in the name of Jesus! 

These are crazy times that we’re living in. The world is upside down. 

We discuss some of the reasons that we’re seeing what we’re seeing in today’s video, Godless. 

We talk about children, and the importance of making sure we’re raising them in the training and admonition of the Lord. 

This is truly important to understand, so we hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch it. 

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Walk closely with God, and enjoy your day! 

We love you. 

Sincerely, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808 

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-27-19

Luke 15:13 (NLT) 13 “A few days later this younger son packed all his belongings and moved to a distant land, and there he wasted all his money in wild living.

For those reading this who are parents, it’s no secret that raising children is a big responsibility. God has given us our offspring to raise and nurture in His love, teaching them of Him and His ways as they grow.

It’s also no secret that sometimes our children can cause us some major grief at times. And, yes, they can even disappoint us with some of the choices they make, especially as they grow into their teen years and into adulthood.

In fact, many of us reading this probably did some of this to our parents.

Sometimes children will rebel for a very short season before realizing that they need to get back on track. Other times it can take months, or even years, before they come to their senses and fix their errors.

Whether the season is short or long, it can be very, very stressful for parents to watch and walk through. And it can be hard to know the right way to handle it. We want to help them, but we also want them to learn from their choices and mistakes. Finding a balance can be tricky.

God will lead us and show us how to handle every situation, if we let Him.

Our job is to hold onto our faith in God and let Him give us hope that our children will eventually turn their eyes to Him. And while we’re doing that, we can’t let despair overwhelm us.

We just need to trust that, at some point, they will come to themselves and do what they know is right.

Luke 15:17-18 (NKJV) 17 “But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you…

Don’t lose hope. Trust Him!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-10-18

Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV) 6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.

Our children will not learn about the good things of God, or the right way to live, if we don’t teach them or point them in the right direction. As parents, this is our responsibility.

One day, when our children were small, a conversation arose about Jesus. They had been raised in the church and were going to Sunday school at the time.

We talked about Jesus and Who He is. And it was on that day that they both put their faith in Him. When we prayed with them, as little as their understanding was, Jesus met them. They both had tears streaming down their little faces and they begin to shake with excitement.

It was the most amazing thing a parent could witness. We knew that day that they had met Him personally in their little hearts, and He became their Savior.

Kids want to know and we have to teach them. We have to help them and train them in their walk with God.

Some parents teach their children of Santa Claus, the fairy godmother and the Easter bunny. They go all out and enjoy every minute of it. These are stories that have been made up. There is no truth in them, but yet parents will push it on their kids and make it fun for them.

But, when it comes to God and His Son, the most beautiful, true love to be portrayed, they have a hard time sharing it with them when they are little.

Today is a reminder, we must train up our children in the way they should go. Put away the distractions and sit with them. Read to them, pray with them and share with them the things that He has done for us and what He will do for them if they too walk with Him.

Give them a chance to have a relationship with Someone that will help them throughout their whole life. Someone that will never leave them.

Hebrews 13:5 (NKJV) 5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 5-4-18

Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV) 6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.

Children; what beautiful little blessings they are.

We all know that every child is different. Some are aggressive and outgoing. Some are quiet and very content. While some are loud and boisterous. They are all very different in the little person that they are.

Each one has their strengths, and they also have their weaknesses. Most times, we as their parents recognize the areas where they will probably need help before anyone else does.

It’s so important, if we notice an area that they are weak in, that we don’t neglect it or ignore it. We can’t try to make up excuses for them. If we do, it may affect them for the rest of their lives. They will take what we have said to them and hold on to it, and it will become their crutch.

We need to teach our children to face their weaknesses. Steer them toward God even at a young age, and they will see that He is faithful and He takes the time to help even the little ones.

God is good. He will even meet our children where they are at and speak to their little hearts.

They can be strong too, through Christ who strengthens us all.

Philippians 4:13 (NKJV) 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 11-8-17

Matthew 19:13-15 (NKJV) 13 Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” 15 And He laid His hands on them and departed from there.

Jesus showed the disciples His heart for the children.

The disciples had been rebuking them, trying to keep them away from Him. But Jesus told them not to forbid the children. And He put His hand on them and prayed. What a precious example this is.

We may sometimes look at children as being little and insignificant. We may think that when they get older they will be of some importance. For now they are just children and don’t need much of anything.

But they are so much more than that. Each one of them is unique in their own way. They have a lot to offer and need certain things to help them. They are our blessings; our little miracles to nurture and protect.

It’s important that we take the time we need to train them up and be an example to them. It’s important that we teach them right from wrong, love them, help them, listen to them and pray for them.

Every little life that enters into this world, no matter how they get here, is important to Him and He loves each one of them.

Do we have children today? Maybe we think after hearing this that we blew it. We haven’t been spending time as we should with our children. We haven’t been teaching them properly. We have left them in the hands of others to train and teach them.

Maybe our children are grown up and we missed out on much of their lives because of work, responsibilities, etc.

It’s never too late. Take the time that’s needed. Get some things off of our plate and add these precious little pearls to it.

If they are older and moved out, meet up with them for lunch, or a hot drink. If they are far away, send them a card or a gift, etc. Show them how much we love them. Love is powerful.

And, just as importantly, continue to pray for them. No matter how little or how much time has gone by, it’s still important to pray for them.

Prayer crosses many rivers, tall mountains and through the valleys.  It’s never too late to pray and show our love for our children.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-12-17

Luke 18:16 (NKJV) 16 But Jesus called them to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God.

Most times, we teach our children how to be responsible, but we neglect to teach them how to be accountable. Accountability to God is so important, even at such an early stage in life.

Let’s face it. Mom and Dad can’t be everywhere. But God can, and if we teach them to trust in Him and go to Him for everything, this will help them throughout their whole lives.

How do we teach our kids about this? We start by training them how to pray and to seek God for personal answers for their little concerns they may have.

They can learn at an early age how to pray for the right friends to be around. They can pray and ask God for help in making the right decisions throughout their day. Maybe they are struggling in certain areas when it comes to listening and doing what they are told. Or maybe they have an answer back for everything.

They need to know what God says about this in His word and to listen to how He says to correct it.

Kids are smart. They understand more than we realize. And sometimes they can fool us. Teaching them to be accountable, even at times when they may be trying to sneak one by us, will also cause them to have to deal with the conviction of their heavenly Daddy.

It’s amazing how quickly they learn. You think they aren’t paying attention. But then out of the clear blue sky they’ll repeat something you shared with them or said to them at one time or another.

So don’t get discouraged, Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and teachers. Keep it going! Teach them to have accountability with the One who will keep them safe from harm.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-25-17

Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV) 6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.

Children are a blessing from God. He expects us, as their parents, to teach them the good and right things to do in life. How to obey, respect, love and pray. This all starts right in the home.

In order to teach them the right things to do, we must experience them ourselves. God will help us as we address things in our own personal lives so that we, in return, can help them learn.

When we have victory over something we go through, we can offer help to others who are in the same boat, so to speak.

Some of us may be seeing some of those same struggles in our children. Most times we can spot it in them even when they are very young. It’s good that we see it, but now we need to help them through it.

We need to ask God to help us get victory over it first so that we can help them.

It’s time to get real. Our children need us and they are worth every bit of the work and time we put into raising them

As we train them up in the way they should go, not only will we be blessed and enjoy them, but they will be a blessing to others all throughout their lives.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-7-17

1 Samuel 2:2 (NKJV) 2 “No one is holy like the Lord, For there is none besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God.

Growing up on a farm, we had a lot of fun. But, amongst all the fun, there were those things that came at certain times that hit hard. And we had to work through those things that are “a part of life”.

Mom and Dad never hid things from us kids. We were open with one another. If someone was in trouble or struggling through something, we all knew it. And we all felt it.

Each of us children had our things that we were going through. Some a little more than others. But, in it all, Mom and Dad were there for each one of us, no matter what it was, big or small.

There were 9 of us, and I’m sure for them it was tiring. But we never did hear them complain. To this day, the one thing that stands out to me in spite of all of our imperfections, mistakes and errors, was the love and faith they showed us through their actions. I believe that is what held us all together.

We were brought up having faith. It was important to our parents to lay down the foundation and get us off on the right track. We were not a perfect family. And I think it’s safe to say we had some wildness and craziness in our blood, for sure. But in all that, we do stick together.

And each one of us, in our own unique way, has something to offer. We have learned to respect the good in each other, and pray, not talk, about the stuff that is messed up.

There is no other foundation like the One our parents gave to us. Our Rock, our God and our Lord. He will never leave us.

We weren’t rich with material things. But we were rich in love and faith. On the Solid Rock we hold dearly. Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-13-16

Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV) 6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.

Children are our responsibility, to teach them and train them each day until they become adults.

The world today has tried to make us believe that both parents need to work in order to live. But it is truly up to us to make this decision.

Having both parents working makes it hard to train and give children what they need at times. Some kids need a lot of time and attention, while others not so much. It doesn’t make them a bad child just because they may need more attention, discipline or constant reminders. It just makes it harder on us if we don’t have the time to give to them.

When our kids were young we both knew that if something was going on with them, a change of attitude, misbehaving, disrespect, etc., we needed to put everything aside and deal with it.

Our children came before work, play or anything else.

Yes, our plans did get thrown off a time or two because of dealing with issues that arose, and sometimes at the worst time.

Having children taught us quickly that plans can go out the window sometimes in order to keep the peace in the home and keep things running smoothly.

We learned that If we pushed the issues aside that we knew we needed to deal with, they didn’t disappear. In fact, they got stronger and louder. And eventually we needed to deal with them. And it may take even longer than if we had dealt with them sooner.

Don’t ignore the problems going on in the home. Don’t try to limit the time you give your children and the issues that arise from time to time. Deal with it and stay with it until you know that it has worked its way OUT.

Remember that what you allow into your home, whether it is a bad attitude, anger, disappointment, spoiled behavior, etc., it will try to dominate and run the home and get its WAY.

Keep an eye on what the children are watching, playing with and listening to and, most importantly, spend some time reading and sharing God’s word and examples of it with them. Pray with them and teach them how to talk to God even at a young age.

Matthew 19:14 (NKJV) 14 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”

Children are our blessing. Train them, love them and enjoy them.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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