Parents bear the responsibility to nurture their children spiritually. Moses instructed the Israelites to teach their offspring God’s laws at all times, “so that you, your children and their children after them may fear the Lord your God as long as you live” (Deuteronomy 6:2). Like Moses and Liane before us, today’s single parents must answer the critical question: How can I disciple my kids?

Be a Disciple
In order to teach our children how to be disciples, we must first model it for them. As single moms and dads, we seek Him first, remain teachable in our actions and worship Him with our lives. In Genesis 5, early heroes also model discipleship principles for us. As we follow their example we are better equipped to show our children what steps to take.

Modeling discipleship and godly living does not mean perfection. In fact, it is humility and brokenness that sets us up for true relationship with God. He wants willing followers—not perfect ones.

Pass it on
Once we are following God in our own lives, we will be better positioned to pass on our faith. It will come naturally in the daily tasks of life. For example, the more Liane began to grow, the more she used school and work situations, relationship issues and current events to point her children to the Bible. Over breakfast, Liane memorized Scripture verses with her kids that she wrote on a blackboard in the kitchen. When faced with their tough questions, Liane asked other believers for answers. Church attendance was a given.

Another single parent gave "three cups of blessing" to his children as a unique way to pass on his spiritual heritage while one single mom pushed through her weariness and set up a formal schedule.

It is possible, even in the chaos of single parent life to pass on your spiritual foundation to your children.