Suppose your child has developed a pattern of not coming when he is called. This can easily lead to frustration for both parent and child. Tension can mount until finally the parent decides enough is enough and a confrontation erupts. This confrontation also may encourage the child to think that the eighth time he or…
The Problem I recently had a talk with a minister friend of mine. He was very troubled. It seems some in his congregation are growing increasingly critical of his sermons. Some want more depth. Some want more of the basics. Some want more life, more illustrations; some want less. Some more humor, some want more…
“Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth. . . .We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done. For he established testimony in Jacob,…
The sun is beginning to shine, daffodils are braving the elements, and children and parents both are beginning to long for the sweet, beautiful days that spring brings. And while I can’t banish the rain or the chill, I can share some simple, constructive, delightful activities that your family will enjoy doing together over the…
Read about the heart of the problem in Part I. Guarding Your Heart Since the condition of our heart determines our life, it is imperative that we carefully guard our hearts. How? By carefully giving it to the right people. Proverbs 23:26 says, “My son, give me thine heart.” Who wrote that, anyway? It was…
Mom, are you bogged down? Burned out? Do you have a worn-out spirit? Don’t care anymore? Can’t face another day? Does the daily grind now supersede your once high-held vision of educating your own children? You’re not alone. Many have faced burnout. In fact, educators in general are one of the highest classes of people…
Proverbs 23:26 gives us this plea: “My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.” This concise statement contains one of the greatest truths pertaining to family relationships found anywhere in the Bible. In fact, it is probably impossible to violate this truth and not live to regret it. But why…
Have a child who is going astray? Having a child who is not headed in the right direction is a serious, serious matter. If not corrected it will remain one of life’s greatest griefs. Finding that a child shows signs of going awry in one’s own home is “high alert” material and demands everything we…
Question A mom asked, “Am I expecting too much of a six (almost 7) year old to work on an academic assignment without dawdling? Soooo frustrating. Any input?” Response Internal Discipline Comes from External Discipline Yes, strangely it is too much to ask. You see, that is what immaturity is. A child learns INTERNAL discipline only…
Free Webinar Recording: Raising Your Children to Be Leaders. In this exciting first edition of the 2013 Christian Heritage Webinar Series, Dr. Martin demonstrated, through the lives of biblical men and women, how young men and women can live with a view toward eternity – teaching them the significance of one person’s life before the Lord. Covering the themes of…