Children are a great gift from God. They are intentionally created with unique gifts and given a special mission in life. It is easy for parents to dream of what their children will become, but parenting is also a challenge. According to Dr. Larry Mercer, the mark of a Christian parent is not perfection but faithfulness. Praying for their child, modeling personal holiness, and promoting responsibility in their lives are a few of the suggestions Dr. Mercer offers for effective Christian parenting.
Dr. Larry Mercer has been a feature speaker on the Look into the Word radio program for more than sixteen years. He has served as Executive Director of Buckner Children & Family Services of North Texas and currently serves Moody Bible Institute as the Vice-president of Church Ministries. Larry and his wife, Annie, are the parents of four children.