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Isn’t building a family just adding babies? Umm…. no…. While that certainly might seem like the main part of building a family, there is really so much more we are called to do when constructing a family. And so much more when we are constructing a faithful one.

We call ourselves Building Faithful Families because we are trying to do just that… help parents build families that serve the Lord. If you’ve ever been a part of building something, especially a house, you know there are several key steps and pieces. Our families are no different. Here’s how…

1. We need a good blueprint. Thankfully as Christians we don’t have to make our own blueprint, God gives us one in His Word. The Bible is God’s miraculous way of speaking to us, demonstrating His incredible power and love, and showing us the ways we can live our lives to give Him glory and honor. What does your Bible study life look like? Are you regularly spending time in the blueprint from God? Check out our resources for ways to increase your biblical study.
2. We need a good foundation. We’ve got the blueprint and it points to the solid rock that is our foundation. Our lives and the way we build our families should be done on the foundation of Jesus Christ. All that we do, the way we prioritize our lives, the decisions we make, and the structure we build for our families should reflect that God is “my rock and my salvation.” (Psalm 62:6)
3. We need some walls… Parenting is often a journey of setting boundaries, kids testing them, and you reminding them right where they are. Just like walls in a home can be good for making distinct rooms and a floor plan, boundaries are incredibly important for kids. Well set and enforced boundaries help kids thrive. Boundaries that grow over time help kids understand the importance of responsibility and develop problem solving skills and good choice making. Looking for a little help with setting and keeping boundaries? Check out our tips for lots of helpful tricks!
4. We make a house a home. When we add unconditional love we make our group of humans who live together a family. We help our kids feel safe. Safe to be vulnerable, safe to try new things, safe to take chances, and safe to become all that God has called them to be. No matter how much research, effort, and attention we put into parenting, let us never forget to cover it in love; the love of God and others.
   
   

A house without a blueprint is hard to construct. A house without a foundation will sink. A house without walls is a big room of chaos. And a house without love isn’t a home. The same is true of our families and the way we build them. Let’s set out to build faithful families that serve the Lord.