FIGHT - RAISING WINNERS NOT WHINERS (2 OF 2)
by Joey Rodgers
Scripture: Nehemiah 4:14
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Fight - Raising Winners Not Whiners (2 of 2)
Series: Fight for Your Family
Joey Rodgers
Nehemiah 4:14
After 20 yrs of parenting, w/ countless mistakes made along the way - I've come to realize that parenting is the only profession that once you finally have enough maturity and experience to do it well - you find yourself out of a job.
In all honesty, I remember when I was a student pastor in VA, newly married w/out kids - giving advice to the parents of teenagers - too often unsolicited. It was the blind and ignorant trying to lead the confounded. Back then, I had a 10 pt. plan for successful parenting. After Meg/I had Abi, I quickly went to 7 pt. plan. After Madeline, the list went to 5 pts. Now, after (4) kids and 20 yrs - I say, ''Good Luck!''
I've discovered is that good/effective parenting gets more challenging/involved the older your kids get. B/c their decisions/challenges (and attitudes) are more complex and life-defining. All to say that good parenting isn't for cowards or the faint of heart. It takes guts, creativity, and resolve.
I can't tell you how many times Meg/I have looked deep into the eyes of one of kids and w/ the greatest measure of love we could muster in the moment say, ''No matter how stubborn/strong-willed you are right now, we'll be more! We'll not give up, give in, or give out b/c we love you and God has called us to be your parents. Now go to you room!
4-weeks ago we started a family series entitled, Fight, based on a verse in Nehemiah 4:14 - where Nehemiah called the people of Israel to a great and necessary task.
Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your families, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes. Neh. 4:14
We've looked at how to fight for our families, marriages and kids. Last week, Pastor Craig spoke on knockout parenting and the value of parenting from the 1st chair - fully engaged w/ God and your spouse to take responsibility for your ...
Series: Fight for Your Family
Joey Rodgers
Nehemiah 4:14
After 20 yrs of parenting, w/ countless mistakes made along the way - I've come to realize that parenting is the only profession that once you finally have enough maturity and experience to do it well - you find yourself out of a job.
In all honesty, I remember when I was a student pastor in VA, newly married w/out kids - giving advice to the parents of teenagers - too often unsolicited. It was the blind and ignorant trying to lead the confounded. Back then, I had a 10 pt. plan for successful parenting. After Meg/I had Abi, I quickly went to 7 pt. plan. After Madeline, the list went to 5 pts. Now, after (4) kids and 20 yrs - I say, ''Good Luck!''
I've discovered is that good/effective parenting gets more challenging/involved the older your kids get. B/c their decisions/challenges (and attitudes) are more complex and life-defining. All to say that good parenting isn't for cowards or the faint of heart. It takes guts, creativity, and resolve.
I can't tell you how many times Meg/I have looked deep into the eyes of one of kids and w/ the greatest measure of love we could muster in the moment say, ''No matter how stubborn/strong-willed you are right now, we'll be more! We'll not give up, give in, or give out b/c we love you and God has called us to be your parents. Now go to you room!
4-weeks ago we started a family series entitled, Fight, based on a verse in Nehemiah 4:14 - where Nehemiah called the people of Israel to a great and necessary task.
Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your families, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes. Neh. 4:14
We've looked at how to fight for our families, marriages and kids. Last week, Pastor Craig spoke on knockout parenting and the value of parenting from the 1st chair - fully engaged w/ God and your spouse to take responsibility for your ...
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