Message Minute (Integrity of Promise)
May 14th, 2025
Trust is built on consistency between our words and actions. When we make promises to our children that we don't intend to keep—whether threats in moments of anger or commitments we later forget—we un...  Read More
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Message Minute (The Power of Communication)
May 13th, 2025
God's instruction for spiritual parenting includes regular, natural conversations about faith. Notice the word used isn't about formal teaching or sermons—it's simply "talk." Faith discussions should ...  Read More
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Message Minute (Building on a Spiritual Foundation)
May 12th, 2025
Our families are shaped by what we value most. Research consistently shows that spiritually-grounded families tend to be healthier across cultures and generations. This isn't merely coincidence—it's b...  Read More
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Message Minute (Discipline vs. Punishment)
May 9th, 2025
Understanding the difference between discipline and punishment transforms our approach to parenting. Punishment focuses on the past, seeking to make someone pay for wrongdoing. Discipline looks to the...  Read More
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Message Minute (Let the Consequence Be the Teacher)
May 8th, 2025
One of the hardest aspects of parenting is allowing natural consequences to teach our children. When a child refuses to eat dinner and later complains of hunger, our impulse is to lecture or provide a...  Read More
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Message Minute (Giving Choices, Not Orders)
May 7th, 2025
One of the most effective ways to help children grow in responsibility is to give them choices rather than constant commands. When we only issue orders, we create either rebellion or unhealthy complia...  Read More
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Message Minute (Rescuing vs. Teaching)
May 6th, 2025
As parents, we often struggle with the tension between rescuing our children from pain and allowing them to experience the natural consequences of their choices. When we constantly shield them from di...  Read More
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Message Minute (Growing in Freedom and Responsibility)
May 5th, 2025
God's design for parenting follows a beautiful pattern of growth. When children are young, they need firm boundaries with limited choices. As they demonstrate responsibility, we gradually expand their...  Read More
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Message Minute (Words That Shape a Life)
May 2nd, 2025
God the Father is the archetype of good parenting. At Jesus' baptism and transfiguration, He spoke words over His Son that every child longs to hear from their parents: words of love, delight, pride, ...  Read More
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Message Minute (The Importance of Modeling)
May 1st, 2025
As children move through the teenage years toward adulthood, modeling becomes one of our highest forms of influence. Truth is more permanently transferred from our lives than our lips. As Paul underst...  Read More
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Message Minute (The Power of Affection and Attention)
April 30th, 2025
As children grow from toddlers toward puberty, their need for affection and attention remains crucial. Studies show that children who don't receive appropriate physical touch can withdraw emotionally....  Read More
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Message Minute (The Gift of Presence)
April 29th, 2025
In the earliest years of childhood, children need our nurturing presence. Play isn't just a frivolous activity for young kids—it's how they experiment with different possibilities, learn how to get al...  Read More
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