DDD: When Parents Look Away, Culture Steps In

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  Gang violence, a deadly shooting in Seattle, a 15-year-old at the center of it all—how did we get here? When parents look away, gangs, government, and culture are more than willing to raise our kids for us. In this devotional, we go from Bite of Seattle to the streets of Nazareth, where Mary and Joseph lose track of Jesus—and discover what intentional parenting really looks like. If you’ve ever assumed your kids were “fine,” this message will shake you awake and call you back to the Father’s house.   Pastor Brian This episode opens with a sobering report: a gang-related shooting at Seattle Center, three dead, several injured, and a 15-year-old suspect at the heart of the violence. From there, the devotional connects the increase in public square violence to the breakdown of the family, calling fathers in particular to lead, love, discipline, correct, and show mercy and grace. Luke 2 becomes the teaching text, where Mary and Joseph unknowingly leave Jesus behind, then anxiously search for Him for days, underscoring how easily parents can become unaware of their children’s lives, influences, and environments.  The message closes with a heartfelt prayer for wounded families, injured children, and repentant hearts, and a strong call to rebuild the family unit and defend biblical values in Washington State.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/