Godly Parent
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One of the Most Dangerous Phrases in Parenting (and how to avoid using it)
There’s a phrase that can be heard almost anywhere at any time where parents and children are present if you’ll listen for it. And it's one of the most dangerous phrases used in parenting. In general, the scenario goes like this - little Johnny does something that he...
5 Reasons to Teach Your Kids to Forgive
The front door swung open and the first words I heard were these, "She hates me, and I don't know why." One of our kids had been hurt by a friend at school, and an important conversation followed. It’s inevitable, your kids are going to get hurt by others, both...
Parents, You Can Do This!
On many occasions, I’ve talked to parents who feel totally inadequate for the task of raising their children. Parenting seems overwhelming, and as the responsibilities pile up, so does the frustration and feelings of inadequacy. Have you ever been there yourself?...
What to Do When Spouses’ Parenting Styles Clash
How can parents resolve parenting issues when they are not on the same page? The longer you’re a parent, the more you realize that parenting brings out things in you as nothing else can, both the good and the bad. Sometimes parenting brings out feelings, emotions,...
How Young Is Too Young To Teach Children Doctrine?
II Timothy 3:15 "And that from a child though hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation…" After a heavy rainstorm filled all the potholes in the streets & alleys, a young mother watched her 2 little boys playing in the...
Affirmation In the Home: “Say What You Want to See”
Galatians 5:14-15 "For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another." Living in a home with other sinners day in and day out can...
5 Things You Can’t Afford to Say No To as a Dad
There are times when saying no is necessary. A man needs to know those times. As a father, there are times when saying no to things for a season doesn’t necessarily mean saying no to those things forever. It's more of a 'maybe just not right now' mentality. A man...
5 Counterintuitive Ways to Make Your Child Happy
Every good parent wants to make their child happy. But what if a parent's good intentions to bring happiness to their child is actually working against them in the long run? Here are five things that parents are often hesitant to do with their children either out of...
The Answer To the World’s Problems (It might just surprise you)
As parents, my wife and I are still smack dab in the middle of our parenting journey. With one child away at college, three still at home, and two new foster kids, we are currently approaching parenting from a variety of different angles... and we're loving it. As...
Are You Over-Parenting or Under-Parenting?
There are generally 3 types of parents and parenting styles? While most parents are doing the best they can with what they know, many parents are doing one or the other - either over-parenting their children or under-parenting them. They're either going overboard by...
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