Seems a lot of our “spiritual moments” here at home lately involve problem solving of some sort. And it can be difficult because, while I want my children to be kind and sensitive to others, I also don’t want to teach my children that every offense needs to be confronted, or corrected, or responded to. […]
A Child’s Perspective on Godly Relationships
Yesterday, I read “When the Good Friends Are Dangerous” to my kids. I asked them what they thought about the article, and I asked them how they could be a godly friend, not just a good friend. David pointed out that you can’t be a godly friend if your own heart is not right with […]
When the Good Friends Are Dangerous
What if we could guarantee that our children’s friends would never teach them bad words, show them bad pictures, or hurt their feelings? What if they were always respectful to adults and obedient to authority? What if the things we wish for in those friends came true? Would it make a difference spiritually in our […]
Thought Experiment on Legalism
Let’s imagine for a bit. Let’s pretend a mother and father commit themselves to living righteously and biblically, in accordance with biblical commands and principles. They might be called gospel centered. Let’s suppose that they look different than some in their Bible preaching church. They attend all services, participate in activities, and actively seek friendships […]
