Gentleness and Greatness?
Psalm 18:35-36 “You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your right hand supported me, and your gentleness made me great. You gave a wide place for my steps under me, and my feet did not slip.”
A Patient Life is Possible
Colossians 3:12-13 “So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other.”
God’s Shield and a Heart of Compassion
“I saw myself as a loving father but I found that I had little compassion when they failed. My lack of sympathy and concern for their mistakes became an issue in our relationship.”
Living Behind God’s Shield
II Samuel 22:31 “As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.” At times we all desire for God to be our shield. Sadly many of the students I see do not see the Lord as a refuge.
Merry Christmas
What Makes Great Faith-Based Parents? (pt 7)
Reliance Upon the Holy Spirit (Part 3 of 4) The Holy Spirit plays a much more important role in our lives than I realized prior to wrestling with how Jesus led and what that meant for me as a parent. As I studied Jesus and how He handled issues in broken people’s lives it was […]
What Makes Great Faith-Based Parents? (pt 5)
Reliance Upon the Holy Spirit (Part 1 of 4) Recently we have seen a growing emphasis on the Spirit in the Body of Christ. I know that talking about the Spirit can make some of us uneasy for a variety of reasons. Even if this is the case, let me encourage you to read on […]
What Makes Great Faith-Based Parents? (pt 4)
Great faith-based parents are citizens of heaven. What it means to be a citizen of God’s holy nation is something we should ponder. Today the world and our nation may give us pause for concern. We face what appears to be more and more pressure to conform to the world’s narratives, ideas and beliefs.
What Makes Great Faith-Based Parents? (pt 3)
Seeing and Approaching Our Kids Like Jesus Last week we explored how our faith and relationship with Jesus can help us escape the pressure and expectations we face today as parents. Escaping the pressure at bay is essential if we want to keep our kids’ hearts close to us and encourage a faith that lasts.
What Makes Great Faith-Based Parents? (pt 2)
Escaping Pressure and Expectations as Parents Great faith-based parents are able to Escape Pressure and Expectations. This may be counter to what we have heard or believe. We have been told that high expectations lead to higher achievement. Is this true when living under pressure and a list of expectations increases stress, decreases patience, and […]
Handling Issues Through Love (pt 2 of Focus on Progress Rather Than Destination)
Right now, when it comes to your children you may not see how “handle with love” can make for good results. Last week we explored why we need to focus on our kids’ progress rather than the destination or the desired outcome in their lives. As parents it is easy to slip into the mindset […]
Focus on Progress Rather Than Destination! (pt 1)
Over 1,000 families signed up for our Influential Parenting Academy in just over four weeks. As a result I have been receiving more phone calls from parents related to their kids. Many of these calls come from parents who have finished the class and are about to begin the implementation process or have taken the […]