Tag: Children
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5 Simple Ways to Teach Anyone About Jesus
Writing a post for SeeJesus ministries, Jill Miller explores practical ways to share the love of Jesus with even those who may seem the most challenged to understand – young children, peoples with disabilities, etc. Jill begins with this conviction: I believe all of us can learn. We are made in the image of God,…
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Trophy Kids
Who would have thunk it? Parents being obedient to their kids. It seems to be a growing phenomena. I have been noticing it increasingly over the past several years. Parents whose lives revolve around the unceasing activities of their kids – especially sports. Parents desperate for the approval of their children, and fearing rejection. Parents…
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5 Questions to Connect With Your Kids
Ever stumped about what to talk about with your children? I am. The following are 5 great questions from the National Fatherhood Initiative that will help connect parents to their children and their children’s world: What Is The Most Important Thing That Happened Today? This is a great way to get more than a yes or no answer…
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Wobegon Laws
For parents with small children, order sometimes comes from laying down the law. The following are household rules patterned in style after Levitical Law, taken from A Prarie Home Companion. Laws of Forbidden Places Of the beasts of the field, and of the fishes of the sea, and of all foods that are acceptable in my sight…
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Practical (& Humorous) Laws for Young Children
The following are Levitical-style Commandments for families with young children. These “Laws” are taken from an episode of A Prairie Home Companion. Our children are out of the life-stage where these are applicable, but to pass along “wisdom” for parenting – and to get a chuckle – I post these laws here. ******** Laws of Forbidden…
