Posted on Feb 28, 2014 in Parenting Article | Tags: afraid, bible, children, christian, church, Devotion, faith, family, god, guidance, heart, kids, lansing, lutheran, mi, michigan, parent, proverbs 30, psalm 119, psalm 33, shepherd of the hills
How Do You Become The Best Parent You Can Be?
“Parents Rely On Personal Experience Over Biblical Guidance.” That was the headline of a February 27, 2009 article in The Christian Post by Elena Garcia. Garcia cited several studies that confirmed that, although the vast majority of parents said that they are trying to improve their parenting skills, few look to the Bible or church for guidance. 6 of 10 parents completely ignore parenting seminars, and just rely on their own family experiences to guide them. Over half don’t use books that provide faith-based guidance for parents. Only 20% say their receive guidance from a sacred text such as the Bible. Only 15% look to their church for help with parenting. I pray that you are different. Read more…
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Posted on Feb 28, 2014 in Parenting Article | Tags: bible, children, church, Devotion, family, god, jesus, kids, lansing, lutheran, mi, michigan, obligation, parent, shepherd of the hills
I Don’t Want To Force My Kids To Go To Church: Part Three
Have you ever followed a bad recipe? Maybe it was a recipe for cookies you found that sounded good, but when you made them, they were gross. Read more…
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Posted on Feb 27, 2014 in Parenting Article | Tags: bible, children, christian, church, family, jesus, kids, lansing, lutheran, mi, michigan, parent, shepherd of the hills
The Stories That Bind Us
I recently ran across an article by Bruce Feiler in the The New York Times (March 15, 2013) titled “The Stories That Bind Us.” In it, Feiler cites research that suggests that families that share family stories are closer than those that do not. Read more…
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