Early Childhood and Responsibility
It has become commonplace to hear parents knelt down in a public place confronting their young child with some wrong which he/she has done with the words, “ that’s not nice, We don’t do that”. I forgo the temptation to suggest to the parent that, WE didn’t, He /She did. It is imperative from the very youngest years not to remove from a child responsibility for their actions. There are two primary reasons parents remove the responsibility squarely from a child’s shoulders: to avoid the child having to “feel bad” and to avoid confrontation. As far as the issue of “feeling bad” goes, humanistic...
Read MoreFinding a Quality Children’s Bible
There I was, standing in the Christian book store with shelves of Children’s Bibles in front of me, looking for the “right one” for my 2 yr. old little Mandy, this would be fun. I expected it to be fun. Instead of fun, it was shocking. There are two problems with most children’s Bibles on the shelves of Christian book stores today; first, they look and read like a “story book” instead of a book of historical events and truths. Second, these books being peddled as envoys of truth are actually skirting the truth. The goal of a Children’s Bible is to accurately bring the contents of the Bible...
Read MoreTeaching to Change Lives
By Dr. Howard Hendricks Develop a Passion for Communicating God’s Word to Adults or Children In the Church, Home, Bible Study or School. It offers what gifted teachers naturally tend to know, but can benefit from being reminded. Whether you are an experienced teacher looking to improve or just starting out, this book is a great read for anyone who wants to not just fill space as a teacher, but wants to do it very well! While it offers depth, it is written with Hendricks’ straight forward manner, making it a quick, easy read. It offers what gifted teachers naturally tend to know, but...
Read MoreTrauma and Recovery
by Judith Herman, MD The aftermath of violence—from domestic abuse to political terror This book is useful for those adults who are continuing to seek growth through understanding the trauma of their own past, or for pastors or other leaders who want to improve their own ability to understand and benefit those they come into contact with who have suffered trauma. The book is not a quick, easy read because of the concepts communicated and because of the weight of the topic. For those adults who are continuing to seek growth through understanding the trauma of their own past…or for...
Read MoreIs Relating With Your Child a Priority?
If 4 year old little Bezus always looks preened to perfection, but pays no attention when you say NO, are you really accomplishing what you most hoped as a mother? If the VBS club you volunteered for this summer came off beautifully, but you don’t know the greatest concern that was kicking around in the head of your elementary student, have you invested your time toward the most satisfying end? If those in the church and local community respect you highly, but you and your teen really don’t connect deeply, have you succeeded at your ultimate goal? As mothers, there is so much around us...
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