Christian Parenting
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How Should We Prepare Our Children for War?
by Sally Matheny How Should We Prepare Our Children for War? Regardless of where we stand on the issue of the military draft, it is the law that our sons, and possibly soon, even our daughters, register with the Selective Service when they turn eighteen years old. Very few want, or expect, a military draft to occur. But what if… What if the time comes when we are informed our children will definitely serve in the military? Some of us would have years to prepare, some would have only days. My son is a young teen. One day he will have to register with the Selective…
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A Book Review of “Jesus Today – Devotions for Kids”
A book review of "Jesus Today - Devotions for Kids." A sample of a devotion is given as well as some other interesting informational tidbits.
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Pushing Children Out of Their Comfort Zones
Comfort Zones. We all love them. As adults, most of us have discovered the value of stretching beyond our self-imposed barriers. But, how comfortable are we with pushing our children out of their comfort zones? Maybe we need to ask ourselves a few questions. Do We Want to Build Character? When I was growing up, I don’t remember getting out of something my parents deemed important just because I was not “comfortable” with it. For example, at age nine, stacking firewood in the heat of August was not an enjoyable event for me. I didn’t like the yellow jackets, the heat, or hard labor. However, my daddy said it was…
