In a world that does everything it can to make our children grow up faster than ever before, we are the ones who are able to protect their innocence.

In a world that pushes things that are fearful, evil, perverse, and violent, we are called to help their minds to focus on what is true, just, pure, and honorable. (Phil. 4:8)

In a world that honors sexuality and immorality, we must stand for righteousness and love the way God designed it.

In a world that will fill their ears and eyes with horrors and fears, we must shut the door to the evils that would cling to their hearts and surround them with love and faith instead.

It is not hateful to protect the innocence of your child in an immoral world. It is not bigotry to protect their minds from burdens that are too big for their little shoulders. It is not prideful to choose to set boundaries for music, shows, events, and people that would destroy their innocence.

One day, they will be old enough to face the world that I see. One day they will be strong enough to stand firm in the face of perversity. One day they will carry the weight of wars, sickness, evil, and more.

But not today. Today, we stand in the gap for our children. Today, we build walls to keep their hearts and minds safe.

We guard their innocence because it cannot be regained once taken.