The Christian Minute Anne

Do you need help teaching and modelling Christian values to children? As a Christian mom to 3 children, my goal is to have each of my children grow up to love and follow The Lord.

As a younger mom, I had no clue how to raise a Christian child and often felt like I wasn’t doing enough.

My oldest is now 14 and I’ve realized that teaching our children about God doesn’t have to be complicated. But, doing small things every day can make a huge impact.

Since I struggled so much with this, I wanted to share with you some strategies I’ve used to teach and model Christian values to my children.


Chapter Markers
A desire for children to have a personal relationship with GodFeeling overwhelmed when teaching children about faithImportance of modelling prayer to share faithLeading children in prayer from a young ageMaking prayer a habit for childrenImportance of consistency and repetition in prayerSmall actions that can have a big impact Importance of consistency and intentional living in daily life

Resources Mentioned:
- The power of praying together as a family
- The Christ-Centered Home Bundle



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I have a confession to make. I’m NOT the perfect parent! For the past 14 years, I’ve been turning to God for help almost every single minute on how to grow humans who love Him and want to serve Him.

I haven’t always gotten it right, but I have learned a few things along the way. So today, I’m going to share 10 Christian parenting tips that will equip you with the wisdom to raise your children to love God.


Chapter Breaks:
[00:02:09] Be a living example to your children 
[00:06:03] Read different versions of scripture to gain understanding
[00:12:28] Allow children to take control of their faith journey
[00:21:23] Balance boundaries and generosity, be generous with time and resources.
[00:27:47] Practicing gratitude leads to health and happiness
[00:29:08] Demonstrate gratitude and encourage open communication.
[00:32:03] Teaching forgiveness to children through our actions
[00:33:35] Trust in the Lord for guidance and instilling Christian values


Resources Mentioned: 
The Christ-Centered Home BundleThe power of praying as a family


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Join me for my latest podcast episode, where I'll be tackling a vital question: How can we pass our faith to the next generation?
As a mother of three myself, I understand the desire to not only introduce our children to the Lord but to witness them embrace His love and serve Him for a lifetime.
🌟 Now, I have to admit, it might sound like a lofty goal. However, I firmly believe it's achievable because of my upbringing in a devout Christian household. 
My parents led lives that exemplified their faith, and naturally, I followed their lead. I am truly grateful to come from a lineage of generational Christians, which has blessed me immensely. 
I consider it my responsibility to pass the torch of faith to my own children, but I've encountered some uncertainties along the way.
🙏 Thankfully, the Lord has guided me and taught me invaluable lessons on specific actions I can take to impart this faith to my children.
 In today's episode, I share these insights with all of you. 
Not only will I discuss the strategies I've learned, but I'll also explore relevant scripture that helps us understand how we can put these practices into action in our daily lives as parents.
📖 So, join me in this episode as we delve into passing on our faith to the next generation. 

Timestamps: 
[00:02:59] Mother focused on continuing plain language work.
[00:04:25] Passing on faith through heritage, overcoming depression.
[00:07:51] Parenting doesn't guarantee children's religious obedience.
[00:12:36] "Sharing faith with others, including children, and coworkers.
[00:15:24] Encouraging prayer during times of fear.
[00:20:16] Seek God's guidance in decisions and plans.
[00:22:00] Sharing faith by involving family; remembering God.
[00:26:12] Israelites cross the river and leave a memorial for remembrance.
[00:29:34] God calls for life markers, shared with children
[00:35:39] Importance of remembering God's promises and provision.
[00:38:40] Daily Lord time, verse cards, powerful reminder.


Key Takeaways:
Actively and intentionally teach children about God and His Word.Incorporate faith into everyday life through prayer, songs, and visible reminders.Help children remember who God is and what He has done for them.
Quotes:
"Teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk to them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you raise up." - Deuteronomy 6:7"When we remember the Lord, we take time to think about all those things that He has shown us in Scripture.""Help your children remember who God is and all the benefits of being His children.""Have visible reminders of faith in your home to encourage and remind your family of God's presence."
Resources:
The FREE Christ-Centered Home Bundle My FREE Christian Women Growth Group



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As parents, we want to raise our children in a way that will deepen their relationship with God. One powerful tool we have at our disposal is the act of coming together as a family to pray.  

In today's episode, I'm going to cover :
why it's important to pray together as a family. I'm going to give you a few reasons I'm also going to share with you an example of all the things that I'm talking about from our own personal lives. I'm going to end with just two quick tips to help you get started to pray as a family. 
Timestamp Summary
| 00:00  | Introduction to the importance of praying as a family
| 02:10  | Praying together teaches children about prayer and how to relate to God
| 05:13  | Praying together as a family creates unity and bonds
| 05:50  | Praying together gives children a strong foundation in their faith
| 08:15  | Praying together teaches children to trust in God and His wisdom
| 10:17  | Praying together shows children God's faithfulness and answers to prayer
| 11:29  | Praying together teaches children to be thankful and grateful
| 14:35  | Personal story of praying as a family and making decisions with God
| 26:00  | Encouragement for praying with your family, even if it's later in life
| 31:33  | Two tips for getting started: keep it simple and remind children of answered prayers

Resources mentioned:
- The Christ Centered Bundle
- Follow Anne on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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 What does it mean to have a Christ-Centered Home? In a world filled with distractions and ever-changing values, it is essential to anchor our homes in Christ. In this episode, you will learn exactly what it means to have a Christ-centred home, why this is important and some tips to help you get started.

 
Episode Summary: 
In this episode, Anne discusses the importance of having a Christ-centered home and shares tips on how to achieve it.  She emphasizes the need for a personal relationship with Jesus and how it impacts various areas of life, such as marriage, decision-making, and spiritual growth. 

Anne highlights the difference between cultural Christianity and a genuine relationship with Christ.

She encourages spending time in prayer and reading the Bible, as well as being connected to a Christian community. 

Anne also mentions upcoming topics related to building a Christ-centered home and announces a free resource bundle for Christian women.


Timestamps:
[00:03:26] "Personal relationship with Christ affects daily life."
[00:09:36] Follow Bible, grow spiritually, and prioritize routine.
[00:11:16] Early stress in a relationship revealed true character.
[00:15:02] Eternal peace and hope with Christ.
[00:19:43] Deciding to share life, Bible impacts relationships, ethics, money, and decision-making.
[00:23:19] Reading the Bible impacts all areas of life.
[00:27:55] Value of Christian community in deepening faith.
[00:31:32] Free Christian women's home bundle with 29 resources.


Resources Mentioned: 
FREE Christian Women's Facebook GroupThe Christ Centered Home Bundle




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Have you ever gone to the grocery store looking for a particular item, but then when you go get to the aisle, there are just too many choices and you get overwhelmed by all the choices and then walk out with nothing?

 I know that this has happened to me a few times and it's always feels really frustrating, but that's how I feel when I think about all the different Christian resources out there that have been created to help us have a closer relationship with the Lord.

 But because there are too many choices, I often feel overwhelmed and I don't actually know where to start.

In today's episode, you will learn: 
5 different family resources that will help you grow in your fait5 different areas of your life that then you can find products related to them one example of a product that I use how I use ththose products for my own personal growthwhy I've chosen those particular categoriesand more! 

 If you've been looking for resources to help you bring Christ into different areas of your life, then this is the episode for you.

So stick with me as I share with you 5 Christian family resources that will help you grow in your faith.


Timestamps:
The challenge of selecting Christian resources (05:03)Five categories of Christian family resources (05:51)Family devotional books (06:31)Christian parenting books (14:46)Music (19:52)Family prayer guides (23:30)Christian apps (29:14)Family retreats or camps (35:23)The Christ Centered Home Bundle (37:38)
Ressources Mentioned in this Episode: 
12 different family resources for Christians to useThe 5 love languagesSlugs and Bugs Christian music CDUversion Bible appwww. onedeterminedlife. com/bundle





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