Research suggests that parents who embrace an authoritative parenting style (as opposed to authoritarian, overly permissive, or neglectful) styles are more likely to raise independent, self-reliant, socially intelligent kids. In fact, issues such as substance abuse, poor emotional regulation, or low self-esteem are more commonly seen in other parenting styles. Authoritative parents...
Just as you lift and carry a child upon your shoulders to see all; do so also for others. Lift them up, lift them up to Me.Lift them up in prayer.Lift them up out of the darkness and shadows of life so The Son can shine on them – so...
Make way, make way for the flesh to be pushed aside like a curtain, in order to step into the spirit and all it entails. When you do, it will applaud you for coming thus far. Not only that, but it will show you all that’s available to you. For...
Can a person commit adultery while never having physical contact with someone? Jesus seemed to think so for in Matthew 25:27 we read, “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that whoever looks at a...
“Clean Up, Dinner’s Ready” Nickel for every time you’ve heard that one! Does it bring back memories? It’s a rather ironic statement, isn’t it, especially living here in PEI with red soil? We come in from out in the field; the barn; the stall; the farm equipment; the garage, the...
“HAVE YOU EMPTIED THE TRASH YET?” If you’ve ever helped around the house as a kid, I’m sure you’ve heard those words before! And as you’re gathering it all up, haven’t you been tempted to think, “How much trash can there be since the last time?” What about us and...
Therefore He says: “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men” (Ephesians 4:8). God has given each person at least one talent and in most cases more than one. I know what you are thinking, “God hasn’t given me any talents, I am just...
Before we talk about why we need grace, it is important to understand what it is. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary (Webster was a Christian, and his definitions are wonderful) grace is: “Unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification.” So, let’s break this down. First of all,...
As a Christian you know you have been called (commanded) by Jesus to share the message of salvation. These instructions were his very last words to us before he returned to heaven. We call these instructions the Great Commission. If you’re like me, you’ve had them memorized since you were...
As Christians, we know that we are charged with sharing the good news of Jesus. We are familiar with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 right before Jesus ascended to heaven: “Jesus came and told his disciples, ‘I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go...
