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Parenting Lessons from Proverbs: Part 1

July 22, 2010 by Aliesha

Lately I have been studying the book of Proverbs and seeking to find what God has to say about parenting in this book. Thought I’d begin sharing some of what I’m learning with you!

Proverbs 1:8
Hear, my son, your father’s instruction,
And do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
Lesson: Instruct and teach your children

Proverbs 3:12
For whom the Lord loves He reproves,
Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.
Lesson: Correct and reprove your children

Proverbs 4:1-2
Hear, O sons, the instruction of a father,
And give attention that you may gain understanding,
For I give you sound teaching;
Do not abandon my instruction.
Lesson: Instruct your children with sound (correct) teaching

Proverbs 6:23
For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching is light;
And reproofs for discipline are the way of life.
Lesson: Command, teach, reprove, and discipline your children

Proverbs 10:13
On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found,
But a rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding.
Lesson: Use the rod to train a child who lacks understanding

Proverbs 10:19
When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable,
But he who restrains his lips is wise.
Lesson: Exercise restraint with your words so that you do not sin against your children

Study Reveals: Fathers Are Key to Their Children’s Faith

June 20, 2010 by Aliesha

This article by S. Michael Craven discusses a study that reveals the following:

In short, if a father does not go to church, no matter how faithful his wife’s devotions, only one child in 50 will become a regular worshipper. If a father does go regularly, regardless of the practice of the mother, between two-thirds and three-quarters of their children will become churchgoers (regular and irregular). One reason given for this distinction was that children tend to take their cues about domestic life from Mom while their conceptions of the world outside come from Dad. If Dad takes faith in God seriously then the implication for children is that God should be taken seriously.

Read the whole article here! Happy Father’s Day!

Don’t Make Me Count to Three: A Review

April 30, 2010 by Aliesha

I recently finished reading Don’t Make Me Count to Three: A Mom’s Look at Heart-Oriented Discipline by Ginger Plowman. As I prepare to be a mom in just over three months, I really enjoyed reading this book on how to discipline your children in a godly way.

Instead of focusing on outward behavior, Plowman focuses on ways to reach the heart of the child and instruct him or her in the ways of the Lord. Instead of empty threats, she teaches appropriate consequences. Instead of yelling and screaming, she explains how to correct in love. Instead of lecturing, she teaches using actual verses from Scripture to reach your child’s heart.

This book is a great resource for a mom with ANY age children! It is filled with lots of real-life examples, as well as some helpful appendixes (how to lead a child to Christ, etc.).

You can purchase a copy here!

Has anyone else read this book? What are your thoughts?

I was not compensated in any way to write this review. My opinions are my own.