Parenting With Loving Correction

"A gospel-infused framework for the kind of loving correction that will help all of us train up a child in the way he or she should go." Bob Lepine, Cohost, FamilyLife Today Parenting can be a challenge. Sometimes it seems like all we do is give directions and all children do is disobey. How can we promote good behavior and a peaceful home without becoming harsh drill sergeants on the one hand or passive pushovers on the other? This book aims to help you better understand loving correction through clear steps and practical tips aimed at transforming not only your children's behavior but also their hearts. Rooted in three principles— keep it God-centered, always mean what you say, and reward obedience rather than disobedience—this is a guide to consistent, faithful discipline that mirrors the grace-giving, truth-speaking God of the Bible and sets the tone for a loving, joy-filled home.

Correcting Your Child In Love presents Christian parents with a clear, concise Biblical guide on how to lovingly discipline their children during their early developmental years. Included within this parent's manual are "Seven Steps To Correcting Your Child In Love" along with numerous personal illustrations and applications. Today's Christian parents generally do not know how to lovingly discipline their child. With political correctness being a driving force in our culture, the lack of loving Biblical discipline is evident not only in the behavior of our children but also by the often ineffective interaction of parents with their children in attempting to train them appropriately. Correcting Your Child In Love, if prayerfully applied, will develop mutual respect between parent and child and bring peace to your heart and to your family. "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth." III John v. 4 Abner Sumrall is a former public school teacher, children's pastor, and associate pastor/administrator who is presently serving in a pastoral support role as a consultant and counselor. He holds an Associate of Arts degree in humanities and a Bachelor of Science degree in education with a minor in communications. For more than thirty years Pastor Ab has been a part of Applegate Christian Fellowship, a little country church in the Applegate Valley of Southern Oregon that grew to include over 5,000 people. He has served on staff for twenty-eight years under the leadership of Pastor Jon Courson, founder and senior pastor. As a teacher, pastor, husband, father, and grandfather, God has given Ab a genuine concern for the welfare of our children and the future of this next generation. Abner lives in the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon with Sarah, his wife of thirty years. They have three children and four grandchildren.

It happens in marriages, parent-child relationships, friendships, workplaces, and churches: Communication falters, friendships wane, teenagers withdraw, marriages fail, and bitter rifts sever once-strong ties. Christian communities are no exception. Why do so many of our relationships suffer from alienation, indifference, and even hostility? Author Sam Crabtree believes that often at the heart of these breakdowns is a lack of affirmation. He observes in Scripture that God grants mercy to those who refresh others, and in life that people tend to be influenced by those who praise them. Crabtree shows how a robust "God-centered affirmation ratio" refreshes others and honors God. Practicing Affirmation sounds a call to recognize and affirm the character of Christ in others. When done well, affirmation does not fuel pride in the person , but refreshes them and honors God . All who are discouraged in relationships will find wisdom and practical insight in this book.

Drawing from her own family's experiences and from interaction with other parents, Lisa Whelchel offers creative solutions for parents who are out of ideas and desperate for new, proven approaches to discipline. In addition to advice on topics such as sibling conflict and lying, Whelchel offers a biblical perspective and down-to-earth encouragement to parents who are feeling overwhelmed. A handy reference guide that provides ideas for specific situations rounds out this resource that will be a blessing to parents and their children. Now in softcover.

A Powerful Approach to Bringing God's Grace to Kids Did you know that the way we deal (or don't deal) with our kids' misbehavior shapes their beliefs about themselves, the world, and God? Therefore it's vital to connect with their hearts--not just their minds--amid the daily behavior battles. With warmth and grace, Jim and Lynne Jackson, founders of Connected Families, offer four tried-and-true keys to handling any behavioral issues with love, truth, and authority. You will learn practical ways to communicate messages of grace and truth, how to discipline in a way that motivates your child, and how to keep your relationship strong, not antagonistic. Discipline is more than just a short-term attempt to modify your child's actions--it's a long-term investment to help them build faith, wisdom, and character for life. When you discover a better path to discipline, you'll find a more well-behaved--and well-believed--kid.

Can you really love your child too much? As parents, we yearn to show our children how much we love them. We want a close relationship. So, how do we snow love in a healthy, balanced way without falling into some of the most common pitfalls or parenting? Clinton and Sibcy offer practical, grounded advice to shower kids with love, without... Overindulging How do you support, encourage and share the blessings you've been given to your child without spoiling? Overprotecting How do you protect your children from the evils of the world yet allow them to grow into strong, independent adults, capable trusting others and making good decisions? Overcontrolling How do you help your child, take ownership of his behavior and learn to live within limits without squelching his individualism? You'll discover the secrets based on years of research, counseling and clinical therapy from well-respected Christian psychologists. Loving Your Child Too Much is a powerful tool to kelp you raise happy, well-balanced and fully-loved kids. Book jacket.

Packed with 10 essential parenting strategies, Clinton and Sibcy help parents understand the strengths and weaknesses of parenting styles, and offer a proven method for raising healthy, happy, well-balanced kids.