Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming. Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Ephesians 4:14-16
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3 thoughts on “Getting Ready for 2009”
My two youngest children don’t eat their supper that is presented to them. This starts at age two and now one is seven and it continues. We have always encouraged them to take a bite of everything and to be polite and have never offered an alternative. I know they are hungry and are often begging for food before supper time. I have been addressing it as disobedience. How do I provide a way of escape when in this sometimes ongoing conflict?
I’d like to hear some practical tips about how pastors can partner with parents. How can I as a youth/children’s pastor better support the parents in my church and help them to gladly take a hold of their responsibility and opportunity as gospel-teaching parents?
I’m re-submitting this question from earlier, because I seem to have a mental block on this issue.
Thanks for this great blog!
I’d like to learn about teaching children (especially young ones) to have biblical responses to situations that upset them.
For instance, if my 2 year old knocks over a tower his sister was building out of blocks, or messes up her dollhouse, my daughter may not start screaming at him, throw the other blocks in frustration, etc. But clearly she’s not going to be happy about this. So how should she respond in an appropriate way?
Proverbs 29:11 tells us that “A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.” So how do I teach my children to respond to these situations appropriately, while still acknowledging that they have feelings too? I don’t want to raise children who think that they always have to hide their true feelings.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated!