Article Title: Parents Can Minimize Conflict by Turning Problems Into Tasks Author: Dr. Scott Turansky Summary: If you want to avoid much of the emotional intensity of family life then you’ll need to understand the difference between tasks, problems, and conflict. Tasks are the normal things you do each day. Problems are different. They’re obstacles [...]
Author: Kelly Patchin The follower of Jesus Christ does not just trust in Jesus, they trust in the way of Jesus. They arrange their whole life and practice systematically around Jesus. Every Fall families have an opportunity to evaluate what is at the center of their homes and hearts. As the summer comes to its [...]
Author: Laura Kuehn As preparations are being made to send our kids off to school (for those who have chosen this path), Christian parents are often filled with angst about the influence of the world on their impressionable children. As believers, we can live by faith and not fear that the One who “started a [...]
Author: Susan Ottmer I will admit, I have a perfection problem. My husband discovered my secret 15 years ago, when, several weeks before our wedding, I said “I just want everything to be perfect!” His thoughts… ”Oh no, here we go!” My wedding day was absolutely wonderful, you might even say, “picture perfect”, but it wasn’t [...]
Author: Joanne Miller Some children are born leaders. They want to control their parents, their siblings, their friends, and even people they don’t know. They have their own agenda and want everyone else to know what it is and how to fit into it. Leaders can be a real blessing in life but they sure [...]
Author: Rick Mease I thank God for summers. It brings many unique opportunities that winters do not afford us such as: great weather, vacations, and most importantly, more time with our grandchildren. One of my greatest joys is to spend time with them. Over the last month we have taken them to Discovery Kingdom and [...]
Author: Jeanine Cook Summer is affording me great ministry opportunities with my family. Not only am I able to operate at a slower pace and respond more graciously to them, we together are being put in positions naturally to minister to those around us. Whether it be a lonely neighbor or a friend that requires [...]
Author Dr. Scott Turansky When a child runs into a problem, often the most efficient solution at the time is for the parent to solve the problem. But that isn’t always what’s best for the child. When troubleshooting a problem with your son or daughter you may want to offer several alternatives by saying, “Let’s [...]
Author: Tricia Hodges Humpphh! {arms folded across the chest and frowning face} “I’m sorry.” “Would you please forgive me?” {eye contact with another person or head bowed in prayer} Which one sounds genuine to you? Both of the above imply an attitude. One is a statement. One is a question. Will you please forgive me? It is [...]
Author: Kelly Patchin Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Most Christian father’s would agree with this verse. When I ask men “Do you want to be a spiritual instructor in your child’s life?” Most will say yes. The next question is a little [...]