Topical Index

Our Topical Index is designed to meet you right where you are. Organized alphabetically, these resources provide scriptural foundations and practical heart-tools to help you guide your children in God’s virtues and truth.

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Our resource library is continually growing. You can search all our resources here on the topical index.

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Addressing Attitudes

Disrespect, Tantrums, Rebelliousness, Heart Issue. See also: Drawing out the Heart

Foundational Resource:

Addressing Attitudes Teaching

Additional Resources:
Teaching on Attitudes and the Heart from the 2025 Parenting Conference.

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Character

Moral qualities, traits, see also: virtue

Character of God Studies– Understanding who God is

Books:
See this workbook, a companion to this book.
Building godly character traits.
In-depth study on virtues

Coaching Phase: Age 13+

Teen Years, High School. See also Sexual Integrity Resources. See also Virtue

The Way Home: Resources for Children Ready to Enter a Restored Relationship with Christ

Preparing for College Class from the 2025 Equip to Thrive Parenting Conference
When Children Wander from Faith Class from the 2025 Equip to Thrive Parenting Conference
Encouragement if you are getting a late start
Drawing Out the Heart Q&A calls Parents of 13+
Healthy relationships between older and younger generations.
Good resource for apologetics and helping teens study the bible. Accompanying Podcast.
Community-Centered Families

Church, Outreach

Foundational Resource:
Teaching on shifting our focus away from a child-centered mindset and becoming community-focused in our families

Additional Resource:

Community Centered Quiet Time Series by Dr. Michael Burns

Community Centered Family Devotionals

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Consequences

Discipline, Behavior, Natural, Parent-imposed

Foundational Resource:

Lesson 6 Consequences and Freedoms

Additional Resources:

Consequences Lesson

Consequence Decision Tree – Handy flow chart to help identify if a consequence is warranted.

Contentment

Joy, Satisfaction, Fulfillment. Vice: Envy, Jealousy, Unsatisfied, Restless, Complaining

*resources in progress

Cooperation

working together, getting along, helpful, considerate, unity, see also: Service. Vice: Devisive, Opposition, Hostility, Competitive

*resources in progress

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Discipline Stage: Age 0-5

Toddler, Early Childhood, Establish Authority

Foundational Resource:

Biblical Parenting Guide 0-5 yrs

Additional Resources:

Printable T.R.A.I.N. Posters – Useful visual for thinking through training a new behavior or expectation.

Blanket Time Training

Blanket Time Demonstration

Self-Control Sit Time Training

Self-Control Sit Time Example
0-5 Drawing Out the Heart Q&A

Under Age 5 Virtues: Self-Control, Obedience, Kindness, Stewarship

Preparing for Parenthood. Building strong spiritual foundations and rhythms.
Diligence

Consistent, Hard work, Whole-hearted. Vice: Half-hearted, Incomplete, Lazy, Neglectful, Distracted

*resources in progress

Discernment

Wisdom, Holy Spirit Led Vice: Foolishness, Rash

*resources in progress

Drawing Out the Heart

Reflective sit time, probing questions, see also: Godly Sorrow

Foundational Resource:

Foundation Series: Lesson 4 Drawing Out the Heart

Additional Resources:

It Starts and Ends in the Heart Teaching

0-5 yrs Drawing out the Heart Q&A
6-12 Drawing out the Heart Q&A
13 & up Drawing out the Heart Q&A
A wonderful book that details how to curb and replace the propensity to lecture

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Family Culture

Rhythms, Habits, Family Identity, Spiritual Disciplines

Family Devotionals

Collection of all family devotionals. Can also be found in the corresponding topics.

Community-Centered Family Devotionals

Importance of Words Family Devotional

Restoring Relationships Devotional

Obedience Devotional

Scriptural Roles for Families Devotional

Preparing Our Children’s Hearts for Worship Devotional Series

Scripture Picture Cards

Family Devotional Book Recommendations:
Vitue devotionals through the lens of God’s creatures
Stories of Christian missionaries
Stories about Christian heroes of the faith.
Family devotionals focused on living for one another
Excellent bible to read together or as individual kid quiet times. Not just for little kids.
Family Ministry

Youth & Family Church, Middle School, Teen.

Family Ministry Defined

Family Ministry Resources

Family Devotional Book Recommendations:
Family Worship

Church, Fellowship, Singing, Communion, Worship Service, Intergenerational

Foundational Resource:

Intergenerational Worship Blog Post

Additional Resources

Family Devotionals on parts of worship:

What is Worship?

Giving God our Song: Why we Sing

Listening with our Hearts: Being Attentive

Better Together: Fellowship

Do This in Rememberance of Me: Communion

Faith

Relationship with God, Knowledge, Reverence, Belief, Godliness. Vice: Fear, Unbelief, Doubt

Faith Virtue Poster

Freedoms and Privileges

Boundaries, Responsibilities, Earned Autonomy, Extended Trust

Foundational Resource

Lesson 6 Consequences and Freedoms

Additional Resources

Earned Freedoms Lesson

Freedoms & Privileges Checklist

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Godly Sorrow

Repentance, Reflection, Empathy, Apologize. See also: Drawing out the Heart and Restoring Relationships

Foundational Resource:

Help in Reaching Godly Sorrow

Additional Resources:

Reaching Godly Sorrow Question Cards

Emotion Indentifier Wheel

A deeper study into the forgiveness and restoration process
Learn to seek understanding and not judge (not make assumptions about others’ behavior)
A wonderful book that details how to curb and replace the propensity to lecture
Grace

Mercy, Forgiveness, Gift of God, undeserved

Resources in progress*

Grandparents

Legacy, Wisdom

Leaving a Legacy of Faith. Grandparents play a vital role in the spiritual formation of the next generation. (Audio Recording from the 2025 Equip to Thrive Parenting Conference)
Gratitude

Thankfulness, Generosity, Joy, see also: Contentment. Vice: Disdain, Impoliteness, Resentment

resources in progress*

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Household Habits & Routines

Procedures, Expectations, and Practices

Scriptural Roles for Parents and Children Devotional

Sample Roles Calendar

Sample House Procedures

Building habits and structure in a Christ-centered home.
Free resources to help add spiritual disciplines to your daily life.Lectio for Families website. Free daily family devotional resource.
Lectio for Families website. Free daily family devotional resource.How to stay emotionally healthy and spiritually alive in the chaos of the modern world
How to stay emotionally healthy and spiritually alive in the chaos of the modern world
Integrating spiritual disciplines into our lives
Humility

Teachable, Soft-hearted, Polite, Courteous, Modest. Vice: Prideful, Haughty, Arrogant, Self-Seeking

Humility Family Virtue Poster

resources in progress*

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Identitiy

Image-Bearer, Security, Confidence Vice: Insecurity, Cowardice, Fear

Identity Family Virtue Poster

Building the Right Identity Class by Jeanie Shaw from the 2025 Equip to Thrive Parenting Conference
Identity for girls
Integrity

Honesty, Truth, Righteous, Transparent, Reliable. Vice: Dishonesty, Lying, Unreliable, Untrustworthy

*Resources in Progress

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Kindness

Compassion, Thoughtful, Preciousness of others. See also: love. Vice: Rude, Mean, Cruel, Insensitive

Kindness Virtue Poster

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Love

Loving, Gentle, Forgiving, Compassionate. See also: kindness Vice: Unloving, Apathetic, Rude, Selfish, Thoughtless

resources in progress*

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Marriage
Partnering with Your Spouse by Tami Ryter and Judy Mosely at the 2025 Equip toThrive Parenting Conference

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Obedience

Trust, First-Time Obedience, Teachable, Listening Vice: Disobedient, Rebellious

Biblical Obedience Lesson

First Time Obedience Family Devotionals: There is a devotional for each age group

Teaching the Moral Reason Why

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Patience

Forbearance, Self-restraint, Calm. See also: Self-Control. Vice: Rash, Impulsive, Impatient

*Resources in Progress

Peacemaking

Reconciliation, Compassion, Gentle, Forgiving. See also: Restoring Relationships. Vice: Abusive, Harsh, Cruel, Vengeful, Vindictive

Peacemaking Virtue Poster

Perseverance

Endurance, Fortitude, Consistency, Determination. Vice: Laziness, Slothful, Quitting, Giving-Up

*Resources is Progress

Posters and Infographics

Collection of all our visual aids

Stages of Parenting Infographic

T.R.A.I.N. Poster

Life-Giving Words Contrast Chart

Godly Sorrow Question Cards

Collection of Family Virtue Posters

Consequence Decision Tree

Scripture Picture Cards

Steps to Restoring Relationships Poster

Wheel of Emotions Graphic

Prayer

Also see our Family Culture/Spiritual Rhythms page

Lectio For Families: Daily Prayer

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Restoring Relationships

Conflict Resolution, Reconciliation, Restitution, Apoligizing, Forgiveness. See also: Godly Sorrow

Foundational Resource:

Lesson 5: Restoring Relations

Additional Resources

Steps to Restoring Relationships Teaching

Restoring Relationships Poster

Restoring Relationships Family Devotional

When You Feel Sinned Against Worksheet

When You May Have Sinned Worksheet

Responsibility

Accountability, Duty, Attentiveness. Vice: Irresponsible, Untrustworthy

*Resources in Progress

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Scripture Engagement

Word, Bible, Memory Verse

Scripture Picture Cards

Example of training memory scriptures with your children
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Self-Awareness

Temperament, Personality, Disposition, Love language, Parenting Styles

Self-Awareness Family Virtue Poster

Identifying Your Parenting Style

Prohibitive Conscience Test

Understanding Temperaments and Personality

Understanding you and your family’s temperament– your God given strengths and weaknesses.
Gain awareness of how you and your family members express and receive love.
Self-Control

Delayed gratification, restraint, discipline, temperance. Vice: Rash, Impulsivity, Anger, Careless

Self-Control | 5-day study

Self-Control Resource: Blanket Time (Young Children)

Self-Control Resource: Self-Control Sit Time

How to Interrupt One Another The Right Way

See Lesson 2 for video clips on training self-control

Sexual Integrity

Purity, Modesty, Pornography, Body Image, Digital Safety

Sexual Integrity Panel at the 2025 Equip To Thrive Parenting Conference
Guest Speaker Bill Brady, founder of Troomi. Shares on keeping our kids safe in a digital landscape. From the 2025 Equip To Thrive Parenting Conference

Collection of Outside Resources

Book Resources for Younger Children
Purity for girls aged 3-10
Purity for boys aged 3-10
Book Resources Older Children
Single Parenting

Single Parent Supplement from Growing Kids God Way

Rebuilding in the Wilderness Single Parent Class by Tracy Iftodi at the 2025 Equip to Thrive Parenting Conference
Speaking Life

Words, communication, verbal encouragement, Ephesians 4:29

Foundational Resource:

Lesson 3: Importance of Words

Additional Resources:

Life-Giving Words Chart

The Ramirez Family shares on the importance of how we speak to one another and the impact of really applying Ephesians 4:29 into their family.
Special Needs

Neurodivergent

Community for Autistic Disciples: Belong

Parenting for Exceptional Kids class by Marty and Erin Chavez at the 2025 Equip to Thrive Parenting Conference
Stewardship

Responsibility, Dependable, Orderly. Vice: Mismanagement, Negligence, Carelessness.

*Resources in Progress

Service

Giving, Selflessness, Servant, Helpful. Vice: Selfishness, Unkind, Insensitive.

*resources in progress

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Training

Teach, Role-play, Non-conflict, Behavior. See also Virtue for specific virtue training

Foundational Resource:

Lesson 2: Train Up A Child

You will find several training video examples on the lesson 2 page above.

Additional Resources:

Printable T.R.A.I.N. Posters

Sample Roles Calendar: Prioritize What’s Necessary

Sample House Procedures Document

Training Guide Ages 0-5

Training Phase: Age 6-12

Middle Years, Elementary, Heart Phase. See also Drawing out the Heart and Godly Sorrow

Teaching The Moral Reason Why

Trust

Reliance, Surrender, Belief. See also: Obedience. Vice: Suspicion, Doubt, Distrust, Betrayal

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Virtue

Character, Righteous, Godly-living, Maturity

See our designated Virtue resource page.

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