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Category: Raising Children

  • Setting The Tone

    Proverbs 17:21 He who becomes the parent of a fool [who is spiritually blind] does so to his sorrow,And the father of a fool [who is spiritually blind] has no joy. Proverb 17:25 A foolish son is a grief and anguish to his father and bitterness to her who gave birth to him. (AMP) In 2 Samuel…

  • Discipline Leads To Life

    Proverbs 5:22 – 23 The iniquities done by a wicked man will trap him, And he will be held with the cords of his sin.He will die for lack of instruction (discipline), And in the greatness of his foolishness he will go astray and be lost. (AMP) In 1 Kings 1, we find King David very old…

  • Raising Children – Part 9

    Proverbs 29:15 The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom, but a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother. (AMP) It is clear from the Scriptures and the things we do in life that we all have a fallen, sinful nature. In the book of Romans, Paul expressed his struggle with…

  • Raising Children – Part 8

    Proverbs 25:12 Like an earring of gold and a jewelry piece of fine gold, is a wise person who offers rebukes to a listening ear. Parents are the primary instructors in the life of a child. Teachers may instruct our children in matters of math, history or science, but in matters of integrity, relationships, and personal conduct, parents have…

  • Raising Children – Part 7

    Proverbs 22:24 – 25 Do not even associate with a man given to angry outbursts; Or go [along] with a hot-tempered man,Or you will learn his [undisciplined] ways And get yourself trapped [in a situation from which it is hard to escape]. (AMP) As a baby grows, they are greatly influenced by others around them.…

  • Raising Children – Part 6

    Proverbs 29:17 Discipline your child, and it will bring you peace of mind and give you delight. Most of us have had our children participate in some sort of competition. We take them to practice, discuss their performance, encourage them when they are face obstacles, and support them win, lose or draw. We dedicate a lot…

  • Raising Children – Part 5

    Proverbs 22:24 – 25 Do not even associate with a man given to angry outbursts; Or go [along] with a hot-tempered man, Or you will learn his [undisciplined] ways And get yourself trapped [in a situation from which it is hard to escape]. How many times have you heard this about a child who has…

  • Raising Children – Part 4

    Proverbs 25:11 Like apples of gold in settings of silver, Is a word spoken at the proper time. Your words matter! As a parent your words, your tone, and timing have a lasting, and even a lifetime effect on your children. That is why it is so important that we remain “God aware” throughout the day. We need…

  • Raising Children – Part 3

    Proverbs 13:24 Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them. Recently my son came to visit with his two children. He took them to ride on a jet ski on a nearby lake that afternoon. They all had a lot of fun. After they came back…

  • Raising Children – Part 2

    Proverbs 23:13 – 14 13 Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish them with the rod, they will not die.14 Punish them with the rod and save them from death. Recently a famous college coach retired. Many of the former players were interviewed. Even years later they were grateful for the things the…