One of the subtle things people believe (even people in the church) is that it is somehow it is the church's job to teach their children the Bible.
In one sense, it is partially true. The church does have anywhere from 30-100 hours on average with a kid each year. But ready for some sobering numbers...they'll spend over 1,000 hours in school each year...and they'll spend approximately 3,000 hours a year under parental supervision/care.
Here's the point...if you're relying solely on the church to provide the entirety of your child's education about the Bible, God, relationship with Christ, etc...it's not going to be enough. In fact, how you read the Bible, talk about the Bible, and try your best to live out what the Bible says in your home/family will have a far greater impact than going to church once a week.
It's Up to Parents to Teach Children God's Word
Get in the game....you can do it. Let me know if you need some help knowing what to do or how to do it...it's one of the great joys of what I get to do each day!
Friday, May 27, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Parenting Beyond Your Capacity - Week 3
A few weeks ago, we started a class up here at Firewheel on Wednesday nights. We titled it, "Parenting Beyond Your Capacity" because, as a parent, there's only so much capacity you have. This class's intent was to help parents thing about some of the ways they can increase the capacity they have.
Here's the description of the class and what we're talking about each week. This is week #3!
If you couldn't make it on Wednesdays, I'm going to start sharing the audio with you all if you're interested.
***Please remember that this class was not originally intended for audio purposes, and because of that, there may be things you don't understand because of not being able to see what was happening in the room. I'm just going to believe that something is better than not getting it at all.
If the audio player below doesn't work, just click on the link at the bottom of the post!
Direct Link - Parenting Beyond Your Capacity - Imagine the End
Here's the description of the class and what we're talking about each week. This is week #3!
If you couldn't make it on Wednesdays, I'm going to start sharing the audio with you all if you're interested.
***Please remember that this class was not originally intended for audio purposes, and because of that, there may be things you don't understand because of not being able to see what was happening in the room. I'm just going to believe that something is better than not getting it at all.
If the audio player below doesn't work, just click on the link at the bottom of the post!
Direct Link - Parenting Beyond Your Capacity - Imagine the End
Monday, May 23, 2011
A Distracted Generation
I don't know if I agree with everything written in this NY Times article, but I think they bring up an interesting point. Is the prevalence of technological distractions and an new "thing" on every virtual corner affecting the brains of a younger generation? We do know that they are growing up very differently than you and I did, but how does technology play into this?
Growing Up Digital, Wired for Distraction
What do you think? With all this talk of ADD and the other issues of the newest generation, does our ability to have the "world" at our fingertips (in a phone/computer), lead to kids being unable to live a life free of distraction?
Thoughts?
Growing Up Digital, Wired for Distraction
What do you think? With all this talk of ADD and the other issues of the newest generation, does our ability to have the "world" at our fingertips (in a phone/computer), lead to kids being unable to live a life free of distraction?
Thoughts?
Friday, May 20, 2011
Parenting Beyond Your Capacity - Week 2
A few weeks ago, we started a class up here at Firewheel on Wednesday nights. We titled it, "Parenting Beyond Your Capacity" because, as a parent, there's only so much capacity you have. This class's intent was to help parents thing about some of the ways they can increase the capacity they have.
Here's the description of the class and what we're talking about each week. This is week #2!
If you couldn't make it on Wednesdays, I'm going to start sharing the audio with you all if you're interested.
***Please remember that this class was not originally intended for audio purposes, and because of that, there may be things you don't understand because of not being able to see what was happening in the room. I'm just going to believe that something is better than not getting it at all.
If the audio player below doesn't work, just click on the link at the bottom of the post!
Parenting Beyond Your Capacity - Widen the Circle - Direct Link
Here's the description of the class and what we're talking about each week. This is week #2!
If you couldn't make it on Wednesdays, I'm going to start sharing the audio with you all if you're interested.
***Please remember that this class was not originally intended for audio purposes, and because of that, there may be things you don't understand because of not being able to see what was happening in the room. I'm just going to believe that something is better than not getting it at all.
If the audio player below doesn't work, just click on the link at the bottom of the post!
Parenting Beyond Your Capacity - Widen the Circle - Direct Link
Friday, May 13, 2011
The Cure for Entitlement...
One of the things parents now-a-days lament most often is a general sense of "entitlement" that creeps into our children. It's more than just the general selfishness/center of the world issues that plague most kids. As kids get older, this entitlement issue gets more and more dangerous. So, how do we combat a sense of "entitlement"
My definition of Entitlement - "I am, therefore, I deserve."
So, as I've been thinking about this idea of entitlement, I began to ponder on what the cure for entitlement in adults and children is. How do we battle that in our own hearts and in the hearts of our children?
Here's the thought that the Lord put in my head, and I'm still pondering it and asking the Lord to reveal to me whether or not it is really true. Not only whether or not it's true...but what the implications are from it.
The cure for entitlement is a proper understanding of grace.
What I mean by "grace," is a the idea that everything we have (including your next breath) is a gift of God that is undeserved. And that all we deserve from a holy God who we fail to obey, honor, and worship every day of our lives, is death (Romans 3:23).
What do you think? Does a proper understanding of grace, help cure entitlement? Thoughts?
My definition of Entitlement - "I am, therefore, I deserve."
So, as I've been thinking about this idea of entitlement, I began to ponder on what the cure for entitlement in adults and children is. How do we battle that in our own hearts and in the hearts of our children?
Here's the thought that the Lord put in my head, and I'm still pondering it and asking the Lord to reveal to me whether or not it is really true. Not only whether or not it's true...but what the implications are from it.
The cure for entitlement is a proper understanding of grace.
What I mean by "grace," is a the idea that everything we have (including your next breath) is a gift of God that is undeserved. And that all we deserve from a holy God who we fail to obey, honor, and worship every day of our lives, is death (Romans 3:23).
What do you think? Does a proper understanding of grace, help cure entitlement? Thoughts?
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Parenting Beyond Your Capacity
A few weeks ago, we started a class up here at Firewheel on Wednesday nights. We titled it, "Parenting Beyond Your Capacity" because, as a parent, there's only so much capacity you have. This class's intent was to help parents thing about some of the ways they can increase the capacity they have.
Here's the description of the class and what we're talking about each week
If you couldn't make it on Wednesdays, I'm going to start sharing the audio with you all if you're interested.
***Please remember that this class was not originally intended for audio purposes, and because of that, there may be things you don't understand because of not being able to see what was happening in the room. I'm just going to believe that something is better than not getting it at all.
Enjoy!
Here's the description of the class and what we're talking about each week
If you couldn't make it on Wednesdays, I'm going to start sharing the audio with you all if you're interested.
***Please remember that this class was not originally intended for audio purposes, and because of that, there may be things you don't understand because of not being able to see what was happening in the room. I'm just going to believe that something is better than not getting it at all.
Enjoy!
Monday, May 9, 2011
How to Forgive...
All month long, in the elementary area, we are focusing our attention on this idea of "forgiveness." The kids are learning about some fantastic, and yet simple, ideas about what forgiveness really means and why we should be "forgivers."
One of the things the Bible teaches about forgiveness is that our forgiveness of others has much to do with how much we realize we've been forgiven by God through Christ. Forgiveness isn't something that comes natural though. In fact, it's something you really have to work at. The Lord has taught me a number of hard lessons about forgiveness...I'm thankful for them each day of my life.
One author I enjoy reading pointed out the things that helped him learn how to forgive (below).
*On a side note, I can't recommend any higher www.orangeparents.org as a resource for you as parents.
One of the things the Bible teaches about forgiveness is that our forgiveness of others has much to do with how much we realize we've been forgiven by God through Christ. Forgiveness isn't something that comes natural though. In fact, it's something you really have to work at. The Lord has taught me a number of hard lessons about forgiveness...I'm thankful for them each day of my life.
One author I enjoy reading pointed out the things that helped him learn how to forgive (below).
- "Sort out how you feel
- Own your part
- Make a choice
- Don't just wait for the offender to say I'm sorry
- Don't let it go until you can wish them well"
*On a side note, I can't recommend any higher www.orangeparents.org as a resource for you as parents.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Parenting Class - May 1 - Audio
Firewheelers, in case you missed our recent parenting class on Sunday mornings during our ABF hours, I wanted to be able to share that with you as well.
Below is the audio for my teaching time to parents. Chad and I split up this time and tried to address some more age-specific topics. Hope you'll take a listen and catch up with everyone else who was able to attend.
We talked about 5 Ideas that can help shape your strategy in parenting...
Follow this link to get the audio - Parenting Class_May 1
***Please remember that this class was not originally intended for audio purposes, and because of that, there may be things you don't understand because of not being able to see what was happening in the room. I'm just going to believe that something is better than not getting it at all.
Below is the audio for my teaching time to parents. Chad and I split up this time and tried to address some more age-specific topics. Hope you'll take a listen and catch up with everyone else who was able to attend.
We talked about 5 Ideas that can help shape your strategy in parenting...
Follow this link to get the audio - Parenting Class_May 1
***Please remember that this class was not originally intended for audio purposes, and because of that, there may be things you don't understand because of not being able to see what was happening in the room. I'm just going to believe that something is better than not getting it at all.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Thought of the Day
My Thought for Today:
In all the talk of Bin Laden today, there may be an opportunity to talk to your kids about the beauty of the gospel of Jesus Christ!
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