One of the reasons we recently moved to Florida was to be closer to our extended family. I grew up far away from my grandparents and wanted something different for my own children.
My family shares the same faith and while we might disagree on small doctrinal issues it isn’t something that causes tension in our relationship.
It is important to me that my children see others (especially family members) walking out their faith. For me it is beneficial to see others live out their faith in a practical way.
I love that my dad will read my kids a bible story before bed or my sister will talk about Jesus with my kids in regular conversation. My kids have seen me challenged by their aunt to read the Bible in 90 days, and the changes that ensued. My brother will lead the families in prayer before a meal it is just something integrated in our lives and impacts most of what we do.
I realize that I am fortunate that my family all shares the same basic Christian faith. I know in many families religion can divide and cause pain and separation which children do not always understand. While no one in my family is perfect I’m thankful my kids have many role models to look to when learning more about our faith.
I know that if they have a question about something not only can they ask me or their dad, they also have a slew of aunts, uncles, and grandparents to ask!
How does extended family affect the faith of your children?
Read more about how extended family affects the faith of our children on the following blogs.
- Mom’s Toolbox – Extended Family and the Faith of our Children
- Amy’s Finer Things – The Role of Godparents
- Owlhaven – Amazing Grace: From Generation to Generation?
- Kitchen Stewardship – The Vital Importance of Godparents
- Parenting Miracles – A Family Resemblance Beyond Blue Eyes
- Smockity Frocks – How Extended Family Nurtures the Faith of Our Children
- Beauty and Bedlam – Extended Family Relationships
