When you have a loving relationship with someone, you want to spend time with that person. You desire to know everything this person thinks and feels. You ask questions and you listen. You look forward to being together…..just the two of you. You miss this person when you are unable to meet, and eagerly look […]
Discipline is a topic that concerns every parent and it’s an area in which parents are least sure. Providing discipline is important for your child’s overall development and helps to guide him/her in making the right decisions. Because of its importance, the task of shaping your child’s will requires your daily commitment. In order to
Effective communication is important to the happiness and well-being of a family. Researchers tell us that we communicate in the following ways: • 7% of what we communicate to others is through our words. • 33% of what we communicate to others is through our tone of voice. • 60% of what we communicate to
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In our last parenting article, we explored the four parenting styles; authoritarian, permissive, uninvolved, and authoritative. We discovered that the authoritative parenting style is our “targeted” style of parenting, because it is based on God’s model of parenting us. This style of parenting builds a foundation of trust and creates a long-lasting relationship with our
As parents, we frequently feel that we need to press the “help button.” I believe all of us understand the importance of our role in the lives of our children. Because of that awareness, parental responsibilities can be overwhelming and we need help. Although we would like to be perfect parents, it’s not possible. There
God has given us promises in His word about supernatural protection. As we apply His word to our lives, we cooperate and agree with these promises. Even though we read all of the promises of God, sometimes we may doubt because we can see the opposite happening in the world, just by listening to the
Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled. -Hebrews 12:14-15 Cutting out the root of bitterness: There is no doubt that the
Looking back I recognize that I had a problem. I had a lot of fear of people in my life. Perhaps, you have this same problem. I want to encourage you in your battle and I want to be your spiritual cheerleader. You are part of the Dream Team/God’s Church and you can overcome any
Written by Kat W. “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to Him and trust also in Him and He shall bring it to pass.” -Psalm 37:4-5 Are you carrying a hardened heart? God highlights how His Chosen people had hardened hearts throughout the Bible. Even Jesus’
Keiko Chibana-Shinn | Rediscovering Prayer “Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ” – Ro. 8: 39 Creation itself is waiting to see and experience the glory of the children of God. It’s almost like creation is our audience just waiting at the edge of its seat. Creation is found immersed in the crux of
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:9-10 Trusting in the name of Jesus is our strongest weapon against anxiety and fear. Anxiety has a way of chipping away at
By Keiko Chibana-Shinn | Rediscovering Prayer He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. Ps. 23:2 Prayer is our entry point into divine rest. It’s a common struggle for the human condition to battle with ups and downs, fluctuating emotions, and fatigue. Therefore, rest is so important for the