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Cloud-Townsend, Leadership, Dating, Marriage, Parenting, Relationships .... Get familiar with Henry Cloud and John Townsend for help on many issues including dating, faith, parenting, marriage, leadership and relationships among other things. Their website has some really short and helpful video clips. They've written books like Boundaries, Raising Great Kids, Integrity and many more.
I've been studying the use of the rod and staff in the Bible from the perspective of parenting-God's parenting of us and our parenting of our kids. I find this blog insightful! Psalm 23:4b "...thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." (You may read previous discussion on Verse 1, Verse 2, Verse 3, and... Continue Reading →
There was a moment last week that had me exasperated with my son Josiah. We were at the waterfront and getting ready to go back in the van to go home. He was trotting on past the van and not intending to stop. I called him. He didn't even look back. I raised my voice... Continue Reading →
The following is a parenting tip from the National Center for Biblical Parenting: Do We Teach Honor or Respect? When families think about honor, they often restrict their thinking to respectful behavior, being polite, courteous, and having good manners. This is a rather narrow understanding and is only a small portion of what honor actually... Continue Reading →
I want to raise my kids in such a way that they will know and acknowledge God as their trusted Father and Friend. Building trust with children is critical for this to happen. Trust is built when your love is unwavering in the midst of discipline. In fact, engaging in disciplining your child is itself... Continue Reading →
Check it out: I'm number 79 on the Ministry to Children top 100 blog list. I'm not sure how I made this list as I'm quite certain only my mom reads these posts. 🙂 Some of my favourites on the list are Sam Luce, Lemon Lime Kids, Kidologist, Jim Wideman and Belly Flop (Roger Fields).... Continue Reading →
Seeing or hearing of children bullied and mistreated pains me. I know how a sensitive child can be easily taken advantage of. I was one. Nasty comments or simply perceived threats can cause deep emotional pain and leave scars that effect a person for the rest of their lives. So what can children do when... Continue Reading →
Today I learned a valuable lesson. It came in the form of a very vivid image. I'll tell you the story behind the image first. Then I'll share the profound lesson. My family woke up today just like normal. One of my first tasks for the day was to change Josiah's diaper. I soon discovered... Continue Reading →
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When you hear the phrase “social justice” what comes to your mind? Do you picture people handing out clothes and food to the poor? Do you think of picket lines and people yelling with passion? Do you think of governmental agendas or laws and legislation? Do you see the face of Martin Luther King jr.,... Continue Reading →
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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