How do the rod and reproof bring wisdom? First of all, when it is done is key. Proverbs 13:24 says, "He that spareth the rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes." Betimes means "early." We could take that to mean early in your child's...
After God created Eve for Adam He gave a command: "Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh" (Gen 2:24). It is interesting that this command was given before there were any parents on the...
Instruction must accompany any form of discipline or punishment inflicted on a child, but it should be in line with, and in light of, the Word of God. Read it to them, or allow them to read it out loud in your presence. Let them ask questions, and be sure they...
If you study the ministry of Jesus, you will see He was a man of emotions, and He was not afraid to show them. Jesus cried with remorse when His friend, Lazarus, died. He displayed infinite tenderness toward the woman taken in adultery. Jesus was moved with...
Growing up in East Texas, certain images of manhood were imprinted on my mind, which have been difficult to erase. John Wayne was the stereotype of a "real man" and "real men don't cry" was the phrase of the day. Men back then were rough and ready, never tender and...
When I was about 15, I worked in a bakery. It was my job to make sure that the glass display cases were sparkling, floors mopped at the end of the day and of course, sell those donuts. It was great experience for me and, as my brother Deril used to say, I made a...
Your children will sin. They will fail and disappoint you, because they are human—just like you are. But don't dwell on the bad. Forgive as God forgives. Discipline them the way that God disciplines you—with respect and love.Let's look at Psalm 103:8-14 from The...
In an airport one day, a couple with their little girl was waiting for the grandparents to get off the plane. When a white-haired couple came down the ramp, the little girl started shouting, "Grandma! Grandpa!" Then she ran up to them, hugging and kissing...
How do we as Christian parents help our teens not only survive but thrive during these days? We can't give you a simple guide to get you through everything you will face as a parent, but we can share some principle and pointers that will help.Pray for Your Children...
One of the most important things you can do for your children is teach them who they are in Christ Jesus.Psalm 127:3 says, "Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward." A heritage is an inheritance, a legacy, something...
If we are going to effectively train our children in the way they should go, we must really know them as individuals first, not as little robots that are programmed to function without feelings or personality.My two daughters were so different in temperament that I...
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