Understanding Our Introverted Children
Lately I have been reading a couple of books about introverts: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking and Introverts in the Church: Finding Our Place in an Extroverted Culture. There are different understandings of introverts and extroverts, but it’s generally accepted… [more]
Asking Forgiveness vs. Saying I’m Sorry
Author: Tricia Hodges Humpphh! {arms folded across the chest and frowning face} “I'm sorry.” “Would you please forgive me?” {eye contact with another person or head bowed in prayer} Which one sounds genuine to you? Both of the above imply an attitude. One is a statement. One is… [more]
Practicing Our Faith
Author: Kelly Patchin Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Most Christian father’s would agree with this verse. When I ask men “Do you want to be a spiritual instructor in your child’s life?” Most will say yes. … [more]
All About Adoption
Author: Holly Lien Shopping in stores these days one cannot help but see the covers of magazines highlighting the recent events of celebrity lifestyles - marriages, divorces, deaths, births, and more frequently adoptions. Celebrities are not the first to look into this as a viable option to parenting… [more]
Preparing for Family Sunday
Author: Susan Ottmer On most Sunday mornings at our church, adults enter the sanctuary and the children go to class in a separate area. As a parent of two young children, our church’s Children’s Ministry program is a huge asset. My children enjoy their teachers, their friends, and the lessons,… [more]
This Week’s Article
Understanding Our Introverted Children
Lately I have been reading a couple of books about introverts: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking and Introverts in the Church: Finding Our Place in an Extroverted Culture. There are different understandings of introverts and extroverts, but it’s generally accepted … [Read More...]
Featured
Honoring and Obeying Parents
Honor: To regard or treat with esteem, or respect; to revere; to treat with deference and submission "No, Mommy!" "I don't want to!" We see and hear more and more of this and see less and less honor in today's society. I often see children speaking and acting disrespectfully to their parents. My … [Read More...]
Youth
THE POWER OF TOUCH.
This morning, I came across this article: "How a Deal With My Daughter Paid Off." In it, writer Ed Welch talks about the power of positive touch: "The best thing I ever did as a parent came from a misunderstanding. My oldest daughter was in junior high. She wanted something desperately—I … [Read More...]
Recent Comments
{ Excellent insight Tyler. Thank you for taking the time to be a student of your son and encourage others with introverted children and our introverts... } – May 16, 5:58 PM
- { Thank you, dear husband, for sharing your research, wisdom, and insight with all of us. I'm so glad that we're raising our introverted son together.... } – May 16, 2:29 PM
{ What a helpful post this is for me! I have one child in particular that is very much introverted and fits all the characteristics you... } – May 16, 11:57 AM
{ Well said. I agree. Submission of the heart is an essential ingredient for forgiveness. An "I'm sorry" is not a submissive stance. Asking, "Will you... } – May 09, 5:19 PM
