Christina Fox
Christina Fox is a counselor, retreat speaker, and author of multiple books including Like Our Father: How God Parents Us and Why that Matters for Our Parenting. You can find her at www.christinafox.com.
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Christina Fox is a counselor, retreat speaker, and author of multiple books including Like Our Father: How God Parents Us and Why that Matters for Our Parenting. You can find her at www.christinafox.com.
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All those things that we can’t put into words about our children, the Spirit puts into words for us.
When parenting feels overwhelming or when we feel helpless, we must remember we are never hopeless, for the Spirit of Christ is at work in and through us.
“The Psalmist didn’t receive an answer to his lament: instead, the exercise of faith helped him to turn his heart in worship.”
In a culture filled with endless options, parents can help teens navigate their FOBO by helping them learn to identify their fear, point them to the God who is greater, limit their options, and teach and model commitment making.
The Spirit gently reminds me of my own wayward heart. It’s as though he holds up a mirror through my children and I see myself in them.
Our teens need to know that playing a sport isn’t who they are; it’s just one of the many ways they glorify God with their lives.