In Fatherly discipline, one takes the lead role in both administering the necessary punishment and bringing about reconciliation.
All tagged Parenting
In Him They Are Yes
In the proclamation of Jesus Christ, the preacher of God's word can only but say "yes" to the congregation.
How To Potty Train A Christian
The general Christian is like Judah — pooping in his diaper, peeing on the toilet seat, and beaming with pride.
Joyfulness
My children take great joy in the smallest things. And I enjoy their joy. Christian obedience is something like this. God, through His Spirit, works in us the smallest of obedience. This becomes the smallest of pleasures. And it pleases Him.
Intentionally Being Intentional About Intentionality
I am far from a perfect covenant parents. Instead, I call to mind the promises of God and try to communicate them to my children faithfully. The whole time recognizing that our efforts are analogous to 1) "Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief" (Mark 9:24) or 2) "We have only five loaves and two fish" (Matt 14:17).
Compost Catechizing
Find yourself a classic, old time catechism and study. There may be disagreements and there may be time for extensive explanation of language. But in the end, you will be studying something that has proven valuable to Christians throughout generations.
House Rules for Language
My daughter said "What the hell?" because of my passion of Penguins hockey. My son says "too" and "also" from the natural environment of the home. Why isn't developing Christian language in the house as easy?
Nine? Try NoMarks: A Response to Jonathan Leeman (Part 2)
The Scriptures teach moral responsibility from the womb. They teach faith from the womb. God can save at any age because salvation is a restored relationship to God not one's mental comprehension of Him.
Nine? Try NoMarks: A Response to Jonathan Leeman (Part 1)
With respect to Leeman's attempt at piety over the role parents I wish he would quote some Scripture. Instead I will mention some.
Where have all the parents gone?
when did we give over dressing our children to the state? It is a sad day when teachers are called upon to give their opinion of a child’s dress.