Spiritually, we’re made in the image of God like everyone else (Genesis 1:27). Yet, we’re all individuals that are completely unique and no one else will ever be the same.
Our needs and desires stand alone and every parent must remember that unassailable fact. Continue reading “Parenting: One size never fits all”
When a prisoner stands before the judge, he defends himself through his attorney. Even if found guilty, he knows he presented his case for innocence.
In our legal system, we’re innocent until proven guilty. We cherish this freedom and we’d do all within our power to retain that civil right. Sadly, too many children lack this privilege in their own homes. Continue reading “Parents, listen to testimony before judging”
Social worker and author Heather Forbes said: “The most important ‘nutrients’ our children need are unconditional love, acceptance and validation.” While she’s writing from a secular standpoint, her point is spiritually astute.
Children are fragile despite their insistence that they can handle whatever comes along. The scars of abuse and rejection that children all over the world endure is staggering. Continue reading “What our children must have in the home”
In Luke 4:23, Jesus cited the Jewish proverb, “Physician, heal yourself,” (NKJV) which means, according to Albert Barnes, “Suppose that a man should attempt to heal another when he was himself diseased in the same manner.”
Christ wants us to be transformed by the gospel (Romans 12:1-2) so we can walk in holiness (Isaiah 35:8; 1 Peter 1:13-15). We can’t possibly hope to win the world unless we’ve adequately prepared ourselves in knowledge and righteousness (Proverbs 11:9).
As parents, we need to consider this carefully not only as Christians, but as parents in general because nothing in parenting comes naturally. We must do the hard work to become better people. Continue reading “Parents, heal yourself”
Parenting is one of the most difficult jobs a human being is asked to do and few, if any, receive any training. We must take it very seriously.
The ability to think clearly under stress is one of the greatest tools a parent can possess. We must maintain rational thought so we can make proper decisions. Otherwise, we’ll just move from crisis to crisis and miss the teaching part of parenting. Continue reading “Parents, what lies behind the behavior?”
Do our children see us being truthful? Continue reading Do our children know we love them?
Sometimes we don’t focus on the right things Continue reading So loved
Parents have a great, sobering responsibility. Continue reading Children obeying
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