Who’s in charge here? God, of course. Although He could miraculously solve every problem, God seeks your assistance. You and your kids should pitch in to keep this planet clean and well tended. Few disagree that the resources are limited.

When it comes to the health of the planet on which you live, you and your children can make an enormous difference. Decisions to be less wasteful translate into savings of water, food, and utilities. Not only does this put money back into your pocket, but your children learn to get by with less: no need to take a fifteen-minute soaking if a five-minute shower will do.

Teach your children conservation for God’s sake: gratefully watching over this beautiful place, keeping its glow as perfect and pristine as possible. Don’t you want your own family and those yet unborn to have the chance to see the splendor? The magnificence of an eight hundred-year-old redwood, big enough to park a car inside its trunk. A mountain stream so clear you can dip into the water and drink from your hands. A deep, lingering breath of clean, fresh air.

To bolster this concern for creation, pick a pet project as a family. Donate time, money, and enthusiasm to keeping your favorite location clean. You might even consider adopting a portion of a local highway so that everyone can see you care.

You and your children can take small steps to make great cumulative changes. Pass along healthy perspectives about the environment so they become family traditions. This unique world was specially prepared for us. Help your kids learn to respect the enormity of God’s gift.