My dad and I got into a recent discussion about the covenant theologian’s approach to children’s salvation. I’m not ready to blog about how I differ from this approach, but I did find an excellent, if not seemingly atypical article from a covenant theologian perspective. It has a number of excellent thoughts on teaching children [...]
Filed under: Salvation
The tattletale has finally come into my radar. I’m surprised to find out that I’ve mentioned it only three times in the last few years. For the last four years, I have WANTED my little ones to come to me with offenses. They had no problem solving skills to start with, and the only way [...]
Filed under: Getting Along
I found this post in the archives, and I decided I needed to think through it again. I’m thinking now that also I need to be brainstorming ways for me to give as I desire to love my husband from afar. My friend Kelly and sat drinking coffee a few weeks ago and started swapping [...]
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I’ve forgotten to mention something we’ve talked about recently with our children at odd moments when talking about selfishness and anger. It’s a response that even Laurel (age 2) can understand. “Are you happy right now?” I’ve found that, unlike other probing questions I might try, this question they understand and know the answer for. [...]
When do you pray for your children’s future? Do you have a disciplined regular time? Do you pray for them when they obey, are unselfish and kind? singulair I find I pray when they’re being bad and I’m wondering what the future may hold for them. I’m not disciplined about praying for my children like [...]
Filed under: Prayer
I’ve noticed sometimes when Bethel is in trouble, she starts to laugh. Sometimes, for example, she has laughed when I’m telling her that what she’s doing makes her mommy sad, and God sad. This is somewhat disconcerting. My first reaction is irritation. It’s obviously rebellious behavior, right? I’ve responded somewhat harshly, “This is not funny. [...]
Filed under: Emotions
Last week I took Laurel to the orthopedist, who confirmed the broken arm, and denied the broken leg. So the leg splint was taken off, and Laurel given permission to walk (but not climb, swing, jump, etc.). That’s been good news, and it’s been a lot easier to keep everyone busy and happy. I also [...]
Filed under: Getting Along, Humility
