Raising great kids in a troubled world (3)

‘Do not withhold discipline from a child.’ Proverbs 23:13 NIV Two areas where parents can get confused. Discipline versus punishment. ‘Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; the rod of discipline will remove it far from him.’ (Proverbs 22:15 NASB) Notice...

Raising great kids in a troubled world (2)

‘Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord.’ Psalm 127:3 NKJV Over the next few days, let’s look at some practical areas where parents are often confused. (If you’re not a parent, use these points to help you pray for parents you know.) Guidance versus criticism....

Raising great kids in a troubled world (1)

‘Train up a child in the way he should go.’ Proverbs 22:6 NKJV If you’re a parent, do you ever wish for a parenting do-over—a second chance to raise your kids? With hindsight and insight, you think you would do it right next time! Parenting is both rewarding and...

Nothing is too small for God

‘He cut off a stick, and threw it in there, and made the iron float.’ 2 Kings 6:6 RSV A prophet was chopping trees when his rare and valuable iron axe head fell into the river. He said to Elisha: ‘Alas, my master! It was borrowed.’ (2 Kings 6:5 NKJV) He uses the past...

The right attitude (2)

‘All things are possible to him who believes.’ Mark 9:23 NKJV Demosthenes, who was reputed to be the greatest orator in ancient Greece, had a serious speech impediment. Legend has it that he overcame it by reciting verses with pebbles in his mouth and speaking above...