Comments on: Raising Children: Hard Work Ahead

By: Tracey

Tracey — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:56:57 +0000

What a great reminder of the awesome task we have as parents to disciple the precious blessings God gives us. One of the things I pray for most often for my own two daughters is spiritual growth in their lives and how rewarding it is when it’s visible!

By: Tyra

Tyra — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:34:55 +0000

Enjoyed reading this post very much. What you said about modeling how to act in front of them is so true. And an area where I have greatly failed and still struggle to do well. My prayer for this year is that I’ll allow God to continue changing me so that I in turn can help my children to grow into who He wants them to be.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:13:45 +0000

This is very good. Thank you for sharing!

By: Muthering Heights

Muthering Heights — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:08:08 +0000

I agree with you point on modern parenting…kids can’t be left to fend for themselves…we must guide them!!

By: Sandra

Sandra — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:32:47 +0000

We do need to bring them up to bring glory to Him! Thanks for the encouragement. Being a parent is hard, but is easier when we rely on God for strength and direction!

By: I’m Learning too… « Closing Time

I’m Learning too… « Closing Time — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:19:59 +0000

[...] the focus of Fresh Year, Fresh Start is on our children. Today, Teri Lynne at Pleasing to You and Kelly at Wisdom Begun have written great posts on discipline. I encourage you to hop over and visit their blogs…and [...]

By: Erin @ Closing Time

Erin @ Closing Time — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:27:24 +0000

This is such a wonderful post! You are so right…the world tells us the most important thing for our kids is a good education. But if we haven’t taught them to walk with the Lord, it is all in vain!

By: Heather Mac

Heather Mac — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:03:17 +0000

Thanks for sharing. It is great to have like-minded mothers and Christians out there.

By: Lori Zimbardi

Lori Zimbardi — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:40:30 +0000

“The way we respond to our children, to others, and to our circumstances speaks volumes to the next generation.” Wow you are so right and this is something that I forget. I might say the right thing to my kids and parent them perfectly but if I am treating kids at the park or school like criminals what I am teaching my children??? I am certainly not showing them Christ in me, either. Thanks for the reminder. Great post!

By: I Forgot to Wear the Garter | Argyle & Apricots

I Forgot to Wear the Garter | Argyle & Apricots — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:13:52 +0000

[...] disciple, and teach the precious treasures we have been entrusted with.Today Teri Lynne and Kelly have taken on the subject of why we do what we do! Visit their blogs to be moved by their [...]