Tag: parenting
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Attitude adjustments
Days come in parenting when every decision and request is met with whining, complaining and defiance. Instead of responding with gentleness and a godly spirit, I often meet my children head-to-head with an equally bad attitude. That’s why this passage in Philippians encouraged me so much this week. Make your own attitude that of Christ…
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Showcase Showdown
Every parent has them. Every parent dreads them. Today it was my turn for the “Battle of the Wills.” Unfortunately, I didn’t walk away with a new car or a cruise vacation to some exotic spot. It wasn’t the prettiest win (if that’s what it was), but lessons were learned (on both sides) and my…