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Spanking and Proverbs – Part 2: Interpretations (via Dare to Disciple)
While this is an issue that I continue to debate in my own mind, I believe this entry has significant merit and is worth some study. I respect Dobson and Tripp and their insights on spanking. I consider pain to be a great teacher. However, I have a nagging question: Do shepherds beat/strike/spank their own... Continue Reading →
Kids Addicted to Video Games
Here's a link to an article by Plugged In, a Christian media review outlet connected with Focus on the Family: http://twitter.com/#!/pluggedintweet/status/20875355942297600
Psalm 23: Thy Rod and Thy Staff (via Promised Land Ministries)
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 →
The Period of PURPLE Crying
While in the hospital with Daph and Selah, the staff gave us a video called The Period of PURPLE Crying. The bottom line is babies sometimes cry a lot. That's not a huge revelation to me, but apparently a lot of parents are surprised by this or if not surprised they just want the baby... Continue Reading →
History Makers (Part One: Sonora)
I've been wanting to write about the names of our children and why we chose them. Today seems to be a good day to start. We are waiting in the birthing room for our third child to be born: the third wonder of our own world! UPDATE: She came fast and is now here! Daph... Continue Reading →
Teach Children to Take a Break
Whining, like nothing else, gets under my skin! My family is learning this well. When the whining wells up, my patience is tested and I am tempted to let my anger control my reaction. What can be done about this? Let's first think about how God deals with our complaining hearts. I am often amazed... Continue Reading →
Why Your Kids Don’t Obey You
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 →
Teaching Honour as a Greater Value than Respect
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 →
Discipline Pattern for Children, Teens and Even Yourself
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 →
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