As parents, we educate our children to ensure that, once on their own, they can provide for themselves and prosper. But there is more to this life than choosing the right school, finding the right job, or climbing the corporate ladder. Whether or not we want to admit it, we are surrounded by spiritual battles, both inward and outward. We must prepare our sons for battle as we prepare them for every other aspect of life. Here are six ways to equip your son to fight spiritual battles. 1. Help him understand scripture. I’ve always told my sons that while memorizing scripture is important, understanding scripture is even more important.…

Over the years, I’ve learned three important things about fighting suicidal thoughts: 1. Having suicidal thoughts and being suicidal are two different things. Both, however are very serious and deserve attention. 2. People have suicidal thoughts for a wide range of reasons. Therefore you shouldn’t compare yourself, your circumstances or your state of mind to anyone else. 3. It’s often hard to pray when you’re consumed with suicidal thoughts. In fact, while praying is the most important thing you can do, it’s often the very last thing you want to do. It will require self discipline and self control. It will require a strength that can only come from God.…