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3 Major Problems with My Parenting. Don’t take advantage of time with kids Not verbally or physically affectionate enough Often fall into the trap of believing that there is only one correct way to raise kids. 1. I need to take advantage of time with my kids.
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3 Major Problems with My Parenting • Don’t take advantage of time with kids • Not verbally or physically affectionate enough • Often fall into the trap of believing that there is only one correct way to raise kids
1. I need to take advantage of time with my kids There are far more times in someone’s life when God does not actively communicate with you than when He does.
3 Major Problems with My Parenting • Don’t take advantage of time with kids • Not verbally or physically affectionate enough
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 severity of injury “Eh, you’re fine.”
ER Visit 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 severity of injury “Eh, you’re fine.”
affection/ comfort ER Visit 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 severity of injury “Eh, you’re fine.”
affection/ comfort ER Visit 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 severity of injury “Eh, you’re fine.”
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?” Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented. As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on Him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is My Son, Whom I love; with Him I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:13-17
Parenting, According to Matthew 3 • “This is my Son… • …whom I love… • …with Him I am well pleased.”
Parenting, According to Matthew 3 • “This is my Son… • …whom I love… • …with Him I am well pleased.” • You’re my son. We’re family. • I love you. It’s unconditional. • I’m pleased with you. You make me so proud!
3 Major Problems with My Parenting • Don’t take advantage of time with kids • Not verbally or physically affectionate enough • Often fall into the trap of believing that there is only one correct way to raise kids
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he shall not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he shall not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 Train a child according to his way, and when he is old he shall not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
Mediocrity is mass-produced. Destiny and excellence are custom-designed. Steven Furtick