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The Jesus Storybook Bible
The Jesus Storybook Bible. A great Bible for children! It is so important to teach children that the whole Bible points to and is about Jesus, the Rescuer. This site also has video clips of the stories.
Orange Parents
Orange Parents. The link above will take you to a site devoted to helping parents and churches collide. Something wonderful (orange) happens when the light (yellow) of the church blends with the love (red) of the family. I've been meeting with a small group of friends to discuss the book Parenting Beyond Your Capacity. It's... Continue Reading →
Rewards and Consequences
I've been reading Boundaries with Kids by Henry Cloud and John Townsend. This book is packed with great ideas related to how making good choices leads to children who grow up healthy and with great character. I came across a good section on rewards. This affects me not only as a parent, but also as... Continue Reading →
Cloud-Townsend, Leadership, Dating, Marriage, Parenting, Relationships …
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.
Kids of Integrity | Christian Parenting Tips and Resources
Kids of Integrity | Christian Parenting Tips and Resources. Check out this link from Focus on the Family to help build good character in your kids.
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 →
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 →
