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 →
Kids Barred from Talking about Jesus in School?
In church on Sunday, I had a conversation about telling friends about Jesus. One example was to do it at school. One kid said they weren't allowed and that it was written in their planners that the school provides them. I hadn't heard this before and it surprised me. What is the law on this?... 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 →
Parenting | Kidmin at Home (via Dan Scott Blog)
While our church does not use 252 Basics, there are some principles here in this blog that translate very easily. In other words, just change the titles of the resources to LEDGE Connection and the Living Inside Out at Home page. Good stuff! As most of you know, I’m a HUGE 252Basics fan. I love... 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 →
Chat Show (Vol.1, Iss.8): Moshi Monsters, “Hi” and Hair
In this edition of Chat with Pastor Steve, I received a simple "hi," a comment to grow my hair and a question about an online game called Moshi Monsters. Enjoy! (Leaders and parents, get to know what kids are into to increase your relational connections and satisfaction!) Comments: Hi. // Hola! Halo! Salud! Bonjour! Konnichiwa!... Continue Reading →
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