Children are naturally self-centered beings. Because they are always growing and learning, it comes as no surprise that their focus is often primarily on themselves. However, left unchecked, the tendency towards being self-centered quickly leads to selfish and demanding behavior. How do we combat this? I think the best way is by helping our children to develop an attitude of gratitude. Gratitude is defined as the quality of being thankful or appreciative. Learning to be thankful puts the focus on what we have, rather than on what we don’t have. Since whatever we focus on gets bigger, we need to
Month: October 2012
O-B-E-Y obey your mom and dad; O-B-E-Y it makes them very glad. Listen to the words they say, obey your parents every day; O-B-E-Y obey your mom and dad. We used to sing this song every day with our girls when they were little (and on a few occasions as a good reminder even when they were not so little). Parents, why is it so important that our children obey us? Well, an obvious reason is to keep them safe. Additionally, it is also important for our kids to learn to submit to authority because they will have numerous situations
Our children are always watching us, so let’s model for them a lifestyle of worship. Happy Sunday everyone! “Honor the Lord for the glory of His name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness.” ~Psalm 29:2
Twenty years ago author Dr. Gary D. Chapman wrote a book entitled The Five Love Languages. This bestseller has since revolutionized the way that thousands of couples relate to one another (including me and my husband). Five years later he released a version of this teaching specifically geared towards parents and children called The Five Love Languages of Children. I consider this a must-read for any parent. Dr. Chapman’s research and insight provide valuable information that any parent can use to build and improve relationships with their kids. If you haven’t already read this book, then please consider adding
Perhaps you’ve never heard that word “knower” before today. I’m pretty sure you won’t find it in any dictionary. So what does it mean? When I use the word “knower,” I am referring to that little inner voice that guides us throughout the day. Instinct, intuition, leading of the Holy Spirit… I just like the term knower because I think it is an accurate description of how this functions. My knower lets me know when things are going well and alerts me when there is something or someone I need to give my attention to right away. (I also like