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How Can I Nuture my Child?

Your attitude has a lot to do with how your child sees and responds to your direction.  Check your attitude before you speak.

How Can I Get to Know my Kids, Better?

Are your kids also a friend?  It's a balance between friendship and being a teacher.  

Can Parenting be a Good Experience?

You're learning from your kids, as much as they're learning from you.  Turn to God when those speed bumps happen.  

How Do I Help My Child Find God's Purpose For Them?

Be a better listener and you will discover who they are.  Children know they have purpose in life.  Set the boundaries and help them discover who they will become.  No...

How Can I Set Boundaries For My Kids?

Every child is unique.  And every child deserves your specific attention to address behavior issues.  You can't find the solution in a book.  Get to know your child an...

How Can I Keep My Kids Safe?

Kids like to please their parents.  Does that surprise you?  They are listening, but are you sending the right message?

When Should I Say, No?

You know, even God does not always respond with a resounding "yes" to each of your prayers.  He knows the boundaries and he knows when to make sure you've done what's ...

Happy on the Outside, Sad on the Inside

Okay, it's not about you.  It's about what you expect from others.  And so many times, others will let you down.  Do your best to imitate the Lord God.  Your efforts w...

How Can I Get my Kids to Respect Me?

Can you accept that your children will not always like you, and that's okay.  Kids who respect their parents go out into the world with a greater chance for success.  ...

When does "no" Mean "no"?

This is especially important when working with our children.  Yes is an easy way out of having to deal with an issue.  No, means that boundaries have been set.  Withou...

Is it More Important to be Nice, or to be Honest?

Wow, sharing your feelings can be tough.  It's not what you say, it's how you say it.  Don't ever get into a conversation without talking to God, first.  He will help ...

Fill in the Blank; I am__________.

Anyone ever ask you that question.  So, speaking honestly, without ego or expectations of a much higher rating, who are you?  Funny thing, the best descriptives come f...

When Should I be Firm?

If "nice" is your only expression, you are missing "honesty".  God can help in those places where we are at a loss for words.  Speak to Him before you speak to someone...

How Can I be Nice?

Is being nice, being meek?  No, it's not.  Nice comes from within and from God.  "My peace I give to you, not as the world gives, but as I give."  Nice is a great plac...

How Can I Change My Behavior?

Yes you can, with the help of God.  He is a constant source of hope and power.  Leaving God out of the conversation will keep you stuck in a place you'd rather not be.

I'm too nice! Help!!

Just ask yourself; How would Jesus respond if he were facing my current issues.  And let his wisdom guide your response.  

What Does it Mean, to Belong?

You will and always will, belong to Jesus.  Jesus answers our need for purpose and belonging.  Have you responded to his invitation?

How Can I Change my Attitude?

Instead of longing for what is out of bounds, make yourself focus on what God has provided, and be thankful.  Remember, God has a plan designed especially for you.

Is What I am Doing, Good for Me?

Simply, ask God to create in you, a longing for the righteousness of Jesus.  This is the foundation for you to be in a loving, caring relationship with God.  

How do I Define Priorities in my Life?

It's as simple as allowing the word of God to set your course.  Remember, he designed a plan for your life.  If we listen, we'll hear it.

How Can I Help my Child Develop Healthy Routines?

Our chldren depend on us to show rather than tell what a healthy routine.  You might not notice, but they are watching closely.  Doing, rather than telling is the only...

How Can I Break a Cycle of Bad Behavior?

We sometimes want more, of everything in life.  This is a dangerous cycle as it leads to a dark place.  The toughest thing to do is to impose self-boundaries.  Not alw...

What is Trust and Respect?

A lack of trust creates the need to control, which limits freedom of choice.  God can help us see through trust and respect issues.  Ask him, today to help you.

What is "The Me" Generation?

The generation of the 1970's, was called "the me" generation, and it was labled as greedy and self-centered.  This attitude didn't stop as the decades rolled on.  Don'...

What is Greed?

Most of us are guilty of being greedy at times. The problem becomes an issue when greed forms a vicious cycle in every day life.  God can help break that cycle.

Why Do People Break Promises?

Broken promises can alienate a person from God and others.  Today, ask God to help you turn the corner and make amends.  The beautiful promise from God, is that he wil...

Why Do People Lie?

Obviously, avoiding punishement is the top priority, but with some children, even adults, the impulse to lie evolves into a cycle of deception.  Fear turns into shame,...

How do I Break a Bad Habit?

A habit is strong, especially when it can override your better judgement and sound logic.  The good news:  God has the power to deliver and redeem you, if you're willi...

How Can I Get Rid of Unproductive Thoughts?

Maybe not the easiest thing to do, but step one is always to completely yield to what God is directing you to do.  Simply, listening without speaking is the way to a m...

I am Frustrated! How Can I Get Some Help?

You've heard this before: frustration is thinking, doing or saying the same thing over and over, and expecting a different result.  There is a way out.  Find out how, ...

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