Parenting children who love God
Great post from Scott Thomas, director of the Acts 29 Network on how church planters can parent children who love God
- Depend on the grace of God, the Spirit of God and the wisdom of God for guidance and provision every day.
- Love them sacrificially with your time. Dads should also be “present” for every aspect of their child’s life. Your kids only have one Daddy.
- Enjoy the ride. Don’t stress over the house or their messy clothes. Laugh often; hug more.
- As a couple, set clear boundaries and discipline consistently. The goal of discipline is to teach that God has standards of obedience and that He is the One who has absolute authority in our lives. Teach the gospel clearly in your discipline: a) Identity as a child belonging to a family, b) sin separates, c) sin has consequences, d) confession, e) repentance, f) reconciliation. Share this story of the Redeemer every time you exercise discipline.
- Make your home a place of grace where it is safe to make mistakes, be yourself, have fun, try out new dance moves and bring friend’s over. Practice being a gospel community as a family. Practice confrontation, forgiveness and reconciliation.
March 31st, 2009 at 1:35 pm
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