Family Worship and Prayer- a Biblical example. Here at Equipping the Children, we are all about equipping YOU for family worship and prayer – what we call the Family Altar. Here is a Biblical example of the Family Altar in action.  “At that time there was a Roman military officer, Cornelius, who was in charge of one hundred men stationed in Caesarea. He was the captain of the Italian regiment, 2 a devout man of extraordinary character

We all know the story of the Triumphal Entry, Jesus riding on a donkey through the streets, shouting “Hosanna!”, young and old alike hailing Him as the Messiah. But this passage is more than a historical account of a fulfilled prophesy (Zechariah 9:9). It’s a picture of how He comes and where He wants His presence to rest. The account in Matthew 21 adds a detail that is absent in other gospels. “As soon as

First and foremost, freedom in your home begins with freedom in YOU, on the inside. We cannot expect to shift the spiritual atmosphere around our children if we are don’t have inner depth ourselves, or if we are bound. Your freedom is the next generation’s pathway.  The best thing you can do for your children is pursue freedom. In doing so, you clear a path for them to run unhindered. It’s not just about your

Let them lead. Many times parents have come up to me and told me that worshiping and praying together as a family wasn’t working. Deflated and frustrated, they couldn’t figure out why. As I asked a couple questions, the reason clearly presented itself. The parents were controlling everything. They chose what their family would sing for worship. They chose what they would all pray together for. Their family was their little church congregation and the

Take your children with you as you journey with the Lord. A couple of months ago I posted this #quicktip video on the Equipping the Children Facebook page highlighting a story from my life and an encouragement to take your children with you as you learn to hear from the Lord and step out in faith. Proverbs 2:2- So train your heart to listen when I speakand open your spirit wide to expand your discernment—then