Archive for the ‘Salvation’ Category
14September2007
Answered Prayer and Spiritual Conversations
Posted by Michelle under: Salvation.
Today I ended up talking about sin and repentance in a little different context than I thought I would. I was rather tickled because I see God’s hand throughout the day, just as I’ve asked.
I was feeling somewhat guilty because I’ve not taken the time to sing with my children like I should. I can [...]
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14September2007
Prerequisites for Repentance
Posted by Michelle under: Communication and Meaning; Salvation.
I’m thinking that perhaps in my rush for results, I’m trying to teach repentance when I need to teach a few other things first.
Yesterday while the girls were napping and David resting, I spent quite a bit of time reading Psalm 51. And then this morning I was reading Romans 2 [...]
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12September2007
Finding Wisdom to Teach Repentance
Posted by Michelle under: Communication and Meaning; Salvation; Wisdom.
In spite of my recognition that my children needed to learn repentance, and my desire to teach it, I haven’t taken the time to study on the matter.
Last night Lee had some work to do, so instead of pulling out a good book, the Lord gave me the grace to get started on studying repentance. [...]
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8September2007
Teaching Children Repentance
Posted by Michelle under: Getting Along; Salvation.
David’s actions during conflict reveals that he believes “I’m sorry” is merely something you say to make things better with someone who doesn’t like what you’re doing. It’s clear he really doesn’t understand what being sorry or repentant is all about.
I do make a distinction between saying I’m sorry (for unintentional/ accidental hurts) and Will [...]
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27June2007
Teaching a Sense of our Depravity
Posted by Michelle under: Salvation.
I’ve often wondered how to communicate our sinfulness to our children. Before they can see their need of salvation, they must understand their hopeless condition. The tendency I’ve heard and seen is to present their depravity to them on a regular basis: make sure to spank, make sure we identify selfishness as sin, make sure [...]
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15May2007
Cornelius
Posted by Michelle under: Salvation.
Our pastor is preaching through Acts, and said that he believed Cornelius was unsaved until after Peter came and preached the gospel to him (See Acts 10). I’m really sure whether I agree, but I do find that thought fascinating, because the Bible says he was godly and devout, and that God heard his prayers, [...]
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22February2007
The Development of Conscience
Posted by Michelle under: Communication and Meaning; Salvation.
Just a bit ago, David was teasing his sister. I asked him if he was being kind. He immediately hid his eyes with his hands and wouldn’t answer. When I pulled him to my lap, I asked him to look at me, and had great difficulty looking up. This is the first time I can [...]
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14February2007
The Unsaved Child
Posted by Michelle under: Salvation.
What do I know about the spiritual condition of my children?
I know that there is no one that in himself seeks after God or understands the Word of God. (Romans 3:10ff; 1 Corinthians 2:10ff)
I know that there is a natural law of conscience in an unsaved person’s life. (Romans 2:15ff)
I know that the Holy Spirit [...]
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12February2007
Progress in the Path to Define Sin
Posted by Michelle under: Communication and Meaning; Getting Along; Salvation.
We’re making progress defining sin. I’m actually wondering whether David is a bit behind in the social empathy department. For awhile, when I asked him if he was being kind to his sister, he would say
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6February2007
Do You Forget Your Child Is Not Saved?
Posted by Michelle under: Discipleship; Salvation.
Still pondering this issue of sin and the Holy Spirit.
Last night I thought a bit about our kids. When they’re good, I delight in their goodness. It warms the les of my heart to see them showing kindness to others and each other. I love to see them quickly obeying the [...]
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