Equipping couples and parents, in partnership with churches, to build connected families.
For me, I get overwhelmed sometimes when there are too many choices. We have a phrase in our culture when we have a question: “Just Google it.” For wise and discerning people, that can be somewhat helpful. But I need more than a quick tip or a rabbit trail of opinions, I want a guiding... Continue Reading →
Letter to a Tired Parent - Connected Families. I needed this...and maybe you do too. In the messes remember that with Jesus joy, peace, hope and reconciliation are possible.
Why Families Are Attending Your Church Less Frequently and 6 things you can do to change it ~ RELEVANT CHILDRENS MINISTRY. I think fewer families are attending church in Canada as well as in the US for similar reasons as listed in the link. The question is, "How important is regular connection to a local... Continue Reading →
The “Peace Process”: Teaching Reconciliation in Your Home - Connected Families. This is a fantastic blog on working through conflict with your children. Check it out!
Below are five simple action steps for each part of the Family Rhythm cycle. Right relationship: establish core family values. Relationship broken: acknowledge realities and eliminate "sap suckers!"Repercussions: understand life-stage development, then discover and apply relevant and effective training methods.Repentance: model and expect authentic transformation more than just the flippant, "I'm sorry." Restoration: keep a constant view... Continue Reading →
This is an excellent article for helping people, especially children, work through conflict. I know the anxiety and stress Jim speaks of as my children woke me up this morning with a little spat. This is difficult work, but the extra communication it takes to work it through reaps long-term benefits for the health of... Continue Reading →
In the Forest of Traps, a boy named Struggle was wandering. The deeper into the forest he went, the darker it became. The vines were thick. The tree trunks were black. The leaves on the trees were dark, broad and menacing. Wet, oozing moss grew up around just about everything. Sunlight was difficult to find.... Continue Reading →
Memories are powerful tools for developing children. Positive emotional experiences where children feel loved and accepted goes along way for them knowing a personal God who loves and accepts them. Conversely, negative emotional experiences where children feel rejected or invaluable may lead to their view of God as being a rejecting or uncaring god. As... Continue Reading →
Parents, Require Obedience of Your Children - Desiring God. Obedient children leads to joy-filled relationships.
What it Really Means to be a Real Man | The Actual Pastor. Who are you sharing this difficult journey with?
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
StevenBourque.com 