Parenting with Purpose: Teaching God's Word to the Next Generation

May 10, 2026    Bro. Michael Bragdon

What will remain of our faith when our voices are gone and only our example is left behind? Every generation passes something down—values, habits, priorities, fears, convictions—but are we intentionally passing down a living relationship with God or merely hoping the next generation discovers Him on their own? This message dives into the sobering and beautiful responsibility found in Deuteronomy 6 and Psalm 78, revealing that faith was never meant to stay inside church walls but to echo through everyday life. Through ordinary conversations, quiet observations, and consistent devotion, children learn what truly matters to us. The question is unavoidable: if our children and grandchildren build their faith based solely on what they see in us, what kind of foundation are we really giving them?