Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. (Proverbs 29:18) As a new parent, you probably had visions of what your little one would grow up to be or … Read More
Is it possible for siblings to be best friends? We think so. The number one tool we learned from Growing Kids God’s Way that fostered this friendship and has continued their friendship into adulthood is Repentance – Forgiveness – Restoration … Read More
In my first blog, I defined the process of repentance, forgiveness, and restoration. Now I’d like to explain how we taught this process to our children. What you will need: 1 black trash bag 1 white trash bag Red construction … Read More
Conflicts are a normal part of family life. With four boys at home, resolving conflict was a regular occurrence at our house. I found that teaching my children to reconcile their differences biblically was the number one way that I … Read More
Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it. Is Proverbs 22:6 a promise of salvation or an implied probability? Simply stated, it is neither; it is a … Read More
You will never, ever hear me say, “If the child is hungry, he will eat.” While this may be true of most children, this is rarely true of a strong-willed child. How do I know? Because I had one. … Read More
Are punishment and correction the same thing? If not, what’s the difference? Let’s start by defining the terms: Punishment is the fitting retribution of an offense. In child training, it serves a moral purpose; it communicates to children a value of good and evil by … Read More
Making disciples for Jesus is our ultimate goal as parents. A disciple is defined as a follower or a pupil. To disciple means to teach or to train. Here are some thoughts about discipling your children in obedience and moral … Read More
Lying is a universal sin. Psalm 58:3 tells us the wicked “go astray from birth speaking lies.” We are all affected. As parents, sooner or later, we must address the problem of lying in our children. As with all … Read More
“Did you brush your teeth? Are you sure? I did not hear the water. Your toothbrush does not feel very wet. Where is the tube of toothpaste?” Does this sound like a typical evening ritual in your house? I … Read More