Setting Boundaries for Your Children

Sometimes a parent’s boundaries are misunderstood by their children. Sound familiar? For example, a mother lovingly places her toddler in a car seat, knowing it’s the best way to keep him safe. Yet, the toddler finds the seat restraining and struggles to set himself free. A father carefully builds a

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Terms of Agreement

It isn’t uncommon these days while applying for a debit card or making a simple Internet purchase to first be presented with specific terms set by those in charge — often subject to change without notice. God’s terms have existed for over 3,000 years and remain consistent to this day.

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Becoming Deprogrammed

Allowing your child to recognize purpose through God’s written word has the potential to develop his or her identity in Christ—having an eternal effect.

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Preventing the Yo-Yo Effect

Have you ever watched a person proficient with a yo-yo? The plastic disc travels quickly in a series of multiple directions all the while hanging by a thread. This image, at times, can remind me of an adolescent. One little push can quickly set their thoughts in a multitude of

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A Game Changer

There are less than two minutes left in the fourth quarter of the football game and the team I’ve been rooting for, during the entire game, remains behind by four points. The opposing team has the ball and with every dwindling second it appears that they will once again be

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Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Sometimes children are quick to use the phrase “I’m sorry.” At times these words are spoken in an attempt to avoid personal consequences, while at other times they are spoken in haste by one who is remorseful over getting caught in a wrongful act. Then, there are times when this

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Thinking Outside the Box

Are you using God’s Word in your child’s life as the dividing line between godly and ungodly influences? In what ways are you using God’s truth to recognize and choose activities that are Christ honoring?

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