Raising children in today’s world can feel like an uphill battle. Everywhere we turn, we see a culture that promotes values contrary to what we want to instill in our children. As parents, we can’t ignore the influence of the world, but we also can’t allow it to shape our children’s hearts more than God’s truth does.
This is why we chose to homeschool. Not to shelter our kids from reality, but to build their reality on a firm foundation of faith. We don’t believe in hiding them from the world, but we do believe in equipping them to stand firm in Christ when they do encounter it. Instead of allowing the world to define their worldview, we start with God’s truth and let everything else be filtered through it.
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6
We are not just raising children—we are raising future believers, disciples, and leaders. The question is, who will shape them first—the world or their faith?
The world is full of half-truths, distortions, and shifting moral standards. What is acceptable today may be condemned tomorrow. But God’s Word never changes. If we want our children to be able to stand firm in faith, we must be intentional about immersing them in biblical truth before the world tries to redefine it for them.
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2
Instead of waiting for the world to present its version of truth, we teach them first:
Who God is and why He can be trusted.
What truth is and why it is absolute.
Who they are in Christ so that their identity is secure.
If children don’t know God’s truth first, they will be vulnerable to believing whatever sounds good at the moment. Our job is to make sure His voice is the loudest and clearest in their lives.
It’s one thing to teach children about faith, but it’s another to live it out in front of them. Kids learn more from what they see than from what they hear. If we want them to embrace a life centered on Christ, they need to see that faith isn’t just something we talk about—it’s something we live and breathe.
“These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” – Deuteronomy 6:6-7
Faith should be woven into daily life:
Praying together before meals, at bedtime, and in moments of need.
Reading Scripture as a family, making it as normal as schoolwork or chores.
Discussing biblical values in everyday situations, showing how God’s Word applies to real life.
Serving others, teaching them that faith is meant to be lived out, not just believed.
When Christianity isn’t just a subject but the center of our home, our children learn that faith isn’t separate from life—it is life.
While we want to saturate our children in truth, we also know they will one day step into a world that does not always share their values. Our job is not to shield them forever, but to prepare them for what they will face.
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33
Instead of hiding them from the world’s brokenness, we:
Teach discernment—helping them recognize falsehoods and stand on truth.
Encourage critical thinking—so they can evaluate the world through a biblical lens.
Model courage—showing them what it looks like to live for Christ even when it’s hard.
They will face opposition. They will hear ideas that contradict what we’ve taught them. But if they are deeply rooted in Christ, they won’t be easily swayed.
Ultimately, no matter how well we teach and train our children, only God can truly transform their hearts. Our greatest role is to continually pray over them—for their faith, their future, and their ability to stand strong in a culture that does not always honor God.
“The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” – James 5:16
We pray:
That they will love God wholeheartedly.
That they will have wisdom to discern truth.
That they will be bold and unashamed of their faith.
That they will shine as lights in a dark world.
Our job isn’t just to raise well-behaved children—it’s to raise faithful followers of Christ.
The world will try to shape them. Culture will try to define them. But when we build their foundation on Christ, they will not be shaken.
“The righteous who walks in his integrity—blessed are his children after him!” – Proverbs 20:7
May we be parents who lead by example, teach with wisdom, and pray without ceasing. Because in the end, what we pass down to our children matters for eternity.
With love and encouragement,
Mizz Ma’am
