We’ve found a few mourning cloak caterpillars a few weeks ago that quickly pupated upon capture. We’ve been waiting and this morning one came out dramatically. Such a memorable event might very well stay with them for a long time; thus, it is a good opportunity to teach them an important spiritual truth along with [...]
Filed under: Getting Along, Salvation, Wisdom
Yesterday we talked about how the influences of our children can be biblically unwise. I’m not trying to make a list of good and bad influences for our family, like scouts are bad and AWANA is good. That’s not what wisdom is about at all, is it? Instead, I’m trying to think of biblical principles [...]
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In case there has been any doubt, I was a nerdy teenager. One summer when I went to camp, I brought a few books and a cross stitch project along, and happily sewed and read while the other girls in my cabin played volleyball all week. Thankfully my parents recognized that my interests were atypical [...]
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I remember quite clearly when I was in high school an unsaved coworker “interpreted” a conversation on popular music for me, explaining references that were beyond my knowledge. At the other person’s puzzled look, my friend said, “She knows a lot about classical music, but she knows nothing about pop or rock.” The exact response [...]
Filed under: Child Development
If a parent is concerned about separation from the world, does it necessarily follow that their children will for all of their childhood appear as nerds to the world and even other Christians? From my friends who are socially adept, the answer is often a swift, “Absolutely not. We must teach our children to engage [...]
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It’s getting late. The purple New Mexico sunset over the Organ mountains has been dark for some time. Bethel is happily singing herself to sleep (and will be for the next hour). Laurel is long since asleep. David, who has been battling a sinus headache all day, is nevertheless hoping to be awake when his [...]
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A book review of Leading Little Ones to God by Marian M. Schoolland My husband’s parents purchased this book for us when David was a baby, the same book they used with their children. Originally published in 1962, it is doctrinally sound, has small enough lessons for a preschooler, and contains excellent questions for understanding. [...]
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I had great plans for today, but the morning started with all three children in tears, whining, and generally unhappy. I put on music in the living room, and music in David’s room. I left the dishes and read my Bible, praying for the peace that comes from keeping my mind stayed on God. I [...]
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Four links for today: The first two are by occasional commenters at As4Me. Addy writes about repetition in teaching children. I had missed the article she references, so I was thankful she shared its significance to child rearing. Jay Younts asks how we can teach our children to have an intimate relationship with God. He [...]
Filed under: Child Development, Family Devotions, Obedience
Two children both wanted the F-22 cup at breakfast this morning. Since David went to get the cups, I allowed him to choose how to divide them up. I prefer to encourage them to be unselfish, rather than requiring it, since I think it means more when they have a choice. Sometimes I do ask [...]
Filed under: Salvation
