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Tag Archives: Love
The Language of Love
I often end up with tiny people sleeping in my bed. I don’t mind most of the time, and the last few nights I have treasured their presence. Maximus poked me; “Mommy, I am ready to get up now”. <yaaawn> … Continue reading
Posted in Figuring it out, For the Bible tells me so., Testimony
Tagged bed, gentle, habit, hug, invest, kind, Lord, Love, Love Languages, Maximus, Minimus, peace
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Myth Busting 8: Breaking a lamb’s leg
Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Then Jesus told them this parable: Suppose one of … Continue reading
Posted in For the Bible tells me so., Uncategorized
Tagged context, discipline, Father, God, Love, parenting, peace, relationship, sheep, shepherd, Trust
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One Size Does Not Fit All
Dobson. Tripp. Ezzo. Pearl. When I hear these names, I think of self-proclaimed parenting gurus. They say they have the perfect formula to churn out the perfect child. If you simply follow their plan, you’ll raise perfectly behaved, perfectly Godly, … Continue reading
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Tagged challenge, children, development, discipline, Dr. Dobson, Grace Based Parenting, learn, Love, parent, punish, respect, rules, shame, teach, Ted Tripp, temperament, toolbox
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It’s really quite simple…
I have wanted- for some time now- to try to write one post on what being a gentle Christian Momma means for me. Many have argued that the only ‘biblical’ way to raise children is to strike them as punishment … Continue reading
Proverbs and Spanking – Part 3: Believer’s Behavior
Hello! It’s been a while… I apologize for that. The last couple of months have been a bit difficult and sitting down to write just hasn’t happened. However, things are getting back to normal and here I am! Sitting down … Continue reading
Posted in For the Bible tells me so.
Tagged adversarial parenting, Christ, Consensual Living, context, Corinthians, discipleship, discipline, Dr. Dobson, equality, faith, faithfulness, forgiveness, Galatians, gentleness, goodness, Grace, Grace Based Parenting, hitting, interpretations, James, Jesus Christ crucified, joy, kindness, Love, Matthew, mercy, Michael Pearl, New Testament, Old Testament, parental responsibilities, parenting toolbox, patience, peace, permissive parenting, Proverbs, rod, saved, self-control, shebet, spanking, Taking Children Seriously, teaching, Ted Tripp, trusting in God
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Law vs Grace
Here is an excellent illustration of the differences between a Law-based relationship, and a Grace-based relationship. Thank you Carissa! The Story of John Law and John Grace gg
Spanking and Proverbs – Part 2: Interpretations
In my last post on the topic of Proverbs and the issue of spanking, I concluded that regardless of your interpretation of the “rod” verses, spanking is not a salvation issue. Proverbs is not a book of law or of … Continue reading
Posted in For the Bible tells me so., Grace-Based Discipline
Tagged active parenting, context, corporal punishment, cultural assumptions, Dobson, fear, foolishness, Grace, Grace Based Parenting, Hebrew, instruction, interpretations, Jesus Christ, knowledge, Love, mercy, Proverbs, punishment, reasoning, rod, Rod verses, small child, spank, spanking, teaching, Ted Tripp, Trust, understanding, wisdom, young adult
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Grace Based Discipline and the Oppositional Child
Maximus can be a very difficult little boy, especially when he eats any artificial color, flavor, sweeteners, or high-fructose corn syrup. I know there is dissention- especially in Christian circles, about food additives and their ability to cause uncontrollable behaviors- … Continue reading
Posted in Figuring it out, Grace-Based Discipline
Tagged Boundaries, car, couch, dyes, enforce, fixation, Grace, high fructose corn syrup, Love, magnesium, mercy, Oppositional Children, stuck
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Side Effects of Shame- the legacy of punishment.
The Legacy left by punitive parenting is undoubtedly a sense of deep personal shame. This extends back generations in my family, and that legacy will affect my children’s children as well. My Grandparents, Parents, Siblings, and I have all been … Continue reading
Posted in Testimony, Uncategorized
Tagged addict, Adults Shamed as Children, damage, died, empathetic, Father, generations, guilt, healing, Hope, intuitive, legacy, Love, Mother, peace, punishment, rage, root, Salvation, shame, side effects
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