Fathers, provoke not your children to anger
(See Gill on Ephesians 6:4).
lest they be discouraged;
or disheartened and dispirited; their spirits be broke through grief and trouble, and they become indolent, sluggish, and unfit for business; or, despairing of having any share in the affections of their parents, disregard their commands, instructions, and corrections, and grow obdurate, stubborn, and rebellious.
What is the goal of parenting? Should parents be strict or permissive? Stern or easy-going? Well, on today’s edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez points to the fact that when it comes to raising children, the heart is the heart of the matter! Don’t miss it.
There are many opinions today about how we should raise children. And the way we were raised is also a factor in our own parenting style. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez asks us to remember the Bible’s clear instruction. When it comes to correcting and discipling our children, the Bible’s teaching is refreshing and effective!
Overcoming the Anger-Laden ParentingAs parents, we know there are many times when our child needs a gentle nudge in the right direction. However, there is a danger in taking it too far. Sometimes our constant prodding towards right behavior can actually push our kids into a state of frustration! On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez cautions moms and dads to parent with grace. We’re not only trying to help children grow physically, but spiritually as well!
Overcoming the Anger-Laden ParentingFrom books to blogs and counselors to culture, there’s no shortage of advice on how to raise kids. Yet it seems like the counsel for parents is always shifting, changing, or morphing with the most popular trends. While fads come and go in every generation, God’s blueprint for the family remains a reliable and trustworthy guide for rearing children. On this edition of Focal Point, Mike Fabarez encourages moms and dads with principles from God’s Word on bringing up kids.
In the Bible we read about God's ideal for marriage and family, but in a broken world, relationships often fall short of this ideal or fail altogether. Today on Focal Point, we'll talk about the tough reality of broken marriages, and how to pick up the pieces after a difficult divorce.
The Bible is filled with instruction for husbands, wives, parents and children alike. But when God's plan for the family is upset by divorce, it's an added challenge to pick up the pieces. Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez shares hope for those who've been through a broken marriage. Whether this describes you, or you have a friend or family member who's experienced the pain of divorce, it's crucial we know what God's Word has to say about this sensitive and timely issue.
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