Proverbs 19:18 Discipline your children, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to their death. The last couple of generations have been ones of over-indulgence of kids by parents. Will all the best intentions we have raised spoiled brats. Or at least our friends and neighbors have. We certainly didn’tContinue reading “How to raise a child!”
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Numbers 9:22 Obedience Training
Numbers 9:22 Whether the cloud stayed over the tabernacle for two days or a month or a year, the Israelites would remain in camp and not set out; but when it lifted, they would set out. Anyone who has raised small children remembers how important routines are to the welfare of the children and theContinue reading “Numbers 9:22 Obedience Training”
1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 Fatherhood
1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, 12 encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. In some communities in this country, there are very few fathers who are presentContinue reading “1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 Fatherhood”
Luke 22:61 The Look
Luke 22:61 The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.” I want to encourage every parent of a toddler who is reading this right now to master “the look.” The look is thatContinue reading “Luke 22:61 The Look”
Mark 6:25 A Girl’s Request
Mark 6:25 At once the girl hurried in to the king with the request: “I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptist on a platter.” Many parents wonder if they have messed up their kids by the way they parented, or if they will need therapy later in life.Continue reading “Mark 6:25 A Girl’s Request”
Attitude – Luke 15:29
Luke 15:29 “But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends.’” One of the greatest struggles of being a parent is having children with attitude. You know what IContinue reading “Attitude – Luke 15:29”
Mark 6:24-25 – Innocent Pawn
Mark 6:24-25 Feeling used. Unaware of the plans. Betrayed. Puzzled. Out of the loop. Blindsided. Taken by surprise. Have you ever felt any of these or similar emotions? Most of us have at one time or another. Plans were made and you didn’t know them, and you are allowed to feel like you wereContinue reading “Mark 6:24-25 – Innocent Pawn”
Reactions
Proverbs 17:25 Every parent has days when they wish their children were grown, off to college and out of the house. Parenting is a very tiring profession. It demands more of you than any other job. The hours are longer and the pay isn’t worth talking about. You never get sick days, and paidContinue reading “Reactions”
Wayward Children
Proverbs 17:21 Some of the greatest pains in life come from children who go the wrong direction. It can cut deeper than you can imagine. Your hopes and dreams of the future, of your children doing better than you did, can all go out the window in a few short moments during a badContinue reading “Wayward Children”
Hormones
Proverbs 15:5 Discipline can be something very unwanted. Sometimes we just want to do what we want to do, and we don’t want anyone telling us anything different. We don’t want a pesky conscience speaking up. We don’t want the Holy Spirit speaking. We just want to do it without restraint. And this isn’tContinue reading “Hormones”
The Arnold Journey 