Family: January 2013 Archives

I got angry at my daughter the other day - Rick Thomas

How sinful anger at a child's sin disqualifies a parent from helping that child to repentance and restoration, what's required to "re-qualify," and the consequences if you don't. Plus an important "heart check" at the end. If you asked your kids questions like this, what answers would they give?

• When you think of me, do you first think of my love for you or my displeasure in you?
• Which is greater in your mind, as it pertains to me: affection or correction?
• When I say I have something to say to you, what do you think first? I'm going to encourage you or discourage you?
• Am I generally a joy or a burden to be around?
• If you could choose a word that best describes my affection for you, what would that word be?