The line between extending freedom and controlling the actions of your child is unclear at times. I know many parents who have crossed that line too far either way, either controlling so much that the child rebels or giving so much freedom that the child runs wild. Frankly, I’m still learning. Recently I posted on my need for others to invest in me. This is one area in which I continue to need wisdom.
Tweet One of the great dads in our church shared this with me. Awesome! Sobering.
This is another one of those posts that can make a lot of parents mad, but when raising children it is important to remember this verse. The intent of person’s heart is evil from childhood. We don’t have to teach our children to be selfish. We need to model generous living, because selfishness will come naturally. We don’t have to teach our children to covet what others have. We need to model contentment for them, because greed will come easily on its own.
I want to address the issue of mothers letting go of their sons. In my opinion, in the age of the strong mother and absentee father, the dilemma has reached epidemic proportions.
Tweet I want to encourage you to release your children to explore their own faith. Okay, that sounds very liberal. I apologize, but let me explain. I hope your children…
Tweet This is a guest post from my son Nate (www.nateedmondson.com). Wish I had written this: A popular phrase that gets tossed around in church world a lot is the…
Tweet My 17 year old son Nate (www.nateedmondson.com) works with our church’s youth group. Recently a 6th grader came to him with some questions. He was struggling to understand two main…
Tweet Beginning with my post yesterday I am writing an open letter to each of my boys. Yesterday I wrote the oldest, Jeremy. Today I am addressing Nate. Nate is…
Tweet Today and tomorrow I am sharing a personal letter to each of my boys. Both boys have sensed a call to full-time ministry. They are both serving Christ…
Tweet My life has changed. In the past few years I’ve transitioned to someone who invests in others and I have people who actually seek my advice. I know that…
