(These are the remaining six qualities. The first four were posted a few days ago) Wise Parents Don’t Try to Fill Their Own Emptiness by Using Their Children You’ve seen him. He’s the Dad who pushes his son. He is almost living vicariously through his son. He goes ballistic with the coaches. He… Continue reading 10 Qualities of a Wise Parent (2 of 2)
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10 Qualities of a Wise Parent (Part 1 of 2)
Raising a child is one of the most difficult and challenging things I have ever attempted to do. Yes, there can be much pleasure and joy to be experienced with children. However, it is very hard work. We don’t all come to this work with the same tools. Some parents grew up in wonderful,… Continue reading 10 Qualities of a Wise Parent (Part 1 of 2)
How to Make an Incredible Difference
Tomorrow evening Jamie and I will speak at an event hosted by the Central Texas Fatherhood Initiative. She is coming home from Oklahoma Christian Univ. for this event. I’ve got to admit, I always find it difficult to speak about being a Dad (or parent). Why? Maybe it is because I know that whatever… Continue reading How to Make an Incredible Difference
Top Ten Characteristics of a Good Parent (Conclusion)
The following are concluding characteristics of good parents. You probably have in mind something I’ve missed. At the moment, these are my top ten. (The other five were in the last post). A good parent prays for his/her children. One of he greatest privileges I have as a parent is to pray for my children. … Continue reading Top Ten Characteristics of a Good Parent (Conclusion)
Top Ten Characteristics of a Good Parent
(These are my top ten for being a good parent. These simply reflect what I am thinking about today. These are in no particular order. I will no doubt leave something out that you believe to be important.) 1. A good parent is humble. Some parents don’t seem to learn from others. In fact,… Continue reading Top Ten Characteristics of a Good Parent
What Matters?
I finished reading the chapter and I said aloud, "I love this chapter!" I don’t usually make a comment aloud after reading chapters in books. Nor, am I usually thinking that I "love" the chapter. This one was different. The book is Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas. I am teaching a Wednesday evening class at… Continue reading What Matters?
What is a Good Parent?
Last night, we were visiting with some of our very good friends. In our conversation, we talked about what it means to be a mom and dad. At some point, many of us come to the (sometimes startling) realization that we are not perfect parents. We may come to this conclusion when we see the… Continue reading What is a Good Parent?
Tired of Feeling Like a Guilty Parent?
This goat is a part of our family right now. He is Jamie’s goat and he lives in the school "Ag" barn. He is a show goat and his name is Pollyanna (don’t ask me why this goat has a female name! Sounds like goat abuse). Jamie feeds this goat twice a day and eventually… Continue reading Tired of Feeling Like a Guilty Parent?
Too Much Too Soon
In the Dallas Morning News, Steve Blow wrote an outstanding column about kids who have been given too much, too soon. He referred to a column that he had written 10 years earlier about kindergarten parents who had pooled their money and arranged for a limousine to take their children home from their first day… Continue reading Too Much Too Soon
When Marriage Becomes Boring
That’s the way they looked. Bored silly! I saw a couple similar to the picture above just the other day. They were in another city though you could have easily witnessed a similar scene in Waco. They were walking down the sidewalk. Maybe they were in their thirties. He was charging on ahead and she… Continue reading When Marriage Becomes Boring