Parenting From The Source

Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, is one of my heroes. Being a stepparent is never easy. It doesn’t help that literature and media portray them in a negative way. What made Joseph such an exceptional stepfather? A Good Stepfather Supports the Natural Father A good stepfather acknowledges and affirms the natural father’s role in [...]

There are three aspects to consider when we want to change the behavior of a rebellious child. Each is equally important and will be addressed separately. 3 Issues Related to Behavior Change Something is causing the child to rebel. There is a definite remedy related to the cause. There must be consistent discipline even while [...]

A child’s understanding of Father God is shaped by his relationship with his earthly father. If a single mom or relatives are raising a child, this fact may seem discouraging. In my own circumstance, a caring grandfather stepped in to provide a father figure for my children. They still had a relationship with their father, [...]

God’s Word says, “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you. (Exodus 20:12). If we are divorced, we can’t just ignore that commandment because we don’t like the father or mother of our children. There are three things we can do to make divorce easier for the [...]