Parenting a Rebellious Teenager
Parents need to pray for bold faith to trust the author of our children’s stories, believing that God will do his work even in the face of fires that seem out of control.
I am learning that walking—and parenting—by the Spirit means things cannot be planned, controlled, or created, only received by faith—even my weak and doubting faith.
Parents need to pray for bold faith to trust the author of our children’s stories, believing that God will do his work even in the face of fires that seem out of control.
Christ’s redemptive work on the cross and the Holy Spirit’s sanctifying work in our hearts turn our sin into rich repentance and righteousness.
A grace-filled ministry is Christocentric, looking continually to Jesus as the perfect source of all grace, love, and mercy.
Jesus moves from solitude to community to ministry. He teaches his disciples to do likewise.
May we as parents be strengthened by that word of confidence; may we be all the more eager to communicate that confidence to our kids daily.
When we turn away, it is easy to grow fearful and lose sight of the beautiful truth that even “if we are faithless, he remains faithful.”