Parenting
What is the Secret to Effective Parenting?
by Henry Brandt
What do you think is involved in being an effective parent? The Bible tells us in Proverbs 22:6 to “Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it” (KJV). Now that’s a tall order, and a great responsibility, and there are some positive ingredients that make that possible. (read more)
Parents with Power
by Henry Brandt
Ever wish you could make someone do the right thing? Parents often watch their children make bad decisions and feel powerless to do anything about it. Unfortunately, many just give in and put a “band-aid” on a situation by giving money instead of time, ignoring a situation instead of disciplining, or trying to be their child’s friend instead of their parent. The best way to love your child is to care enough to correct them when they need it. (read more)
Want the Respect of Your Children?
by Henry Brandt
How seriously do you take the Bible? If you read something about parent-child relations in the Bible that contradicts something you read in another book, which teaching do you accept as truth? (read more)
A Better Way to Train Up A Child
by Insight for Living
This article gives clarity to a verse about parenthood that is often quoted but also often misunderstood: Proverbs 22:6. Drawing from the Hebrew language, clearer explanations are given for the phrases “Train up” and “in the way he should go.” Understanding the meaning of these phrases can help parents recognize the unique gifts and distinctive qualities God has given their child in order to help the child fulfill his or her God-ordained destiny. (read article)
For Dads
by Charles R. Swindoll
Chuck Swindoll draws from the book Temptations Men Face to enumerate six common temptations that busy fathers often struggle with, perhaps without realizing it. Any father who feels pressured by life’s demands can benefit from reading this article and applying it to his relationships with his children and his wife. (read article)