Derek on April 5th, 2012

The following article is a must read for all parents.  It’s a powerful glimpse into the childhood of the late Kurt Cobain, the lead singer/songwriter of the rock band Nirvana.  As you read, make note of Kurt’s sources of influence.  Determine if the influence was positive or negative?  Finally, what was Kurt ultimately looking for?
http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/stop-the-presses/kurt-cobain-kid-beatles-loving-divorce-traumatized-towhead-222436099.html
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Derek on December 17th, 2011

“The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature” ~ Luke 8:14 (niv)
In part I “Expecting Fruit among Thorns”, I left you with a question to think about. “What parable category am [...]

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Derek on December 12th, 2011

Christian parents have an obvious strong desire to see their children eternally secure. We pray for the day our children seek a personal relationship with God and make God their God. But something is going very wrong. We are seeing up to 90% of our Christian children leaving the faith by the [...]

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Derek on November 19th, 2011

If you follow the NFL there is no doubt you have heard, and probably participated in, the polar debates regarding Tim Tebow as a NFL quarterback. All the “experts” say he does not have the talent to play quarterback at the level required by the NFL. In his second year, many of us would agree [...]

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Derek on October 7th, 2011

A formula is created as a tool to be used to produce a consistent desired result.  For a math algorithm it’s a precise rule, or set of rules, specifying how to solve a problem.  For a recipe, it’s a set of instructions for making something with food.  Christian parents want to teach their children how [...]

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Derek on October 4th, 2011

Today’s parent must be ____
 …a repented righteous representative modeling Godly characteristics & principles who lavishes others with unconditional love.
…a student of God’s word.
…a secular worldview researcher.
…a teacher.
…a leader.
…a disciplinarian.
…a protector.
…an encourager.
…engaged.
…authoritative.
…supportive.
…a parent.
 Do you have any additional “hats” to add?

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This is a good article from EpicParent.tv
http://www.epicparent.tv/what-can-parents-learn-from-amy-winehouses-death/
I consider Chris Spradlin a true partner in helping parents become effective parents.  Chris provides valuable information for parents to consider as we do everything we can to try and prevent our children from going down the same path as Amy Winehouse.
As Chris states…we need to realize that our every [...]

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Derek on May 1st, 2011

Who or what is competing for your child’s heart? Let’s stop right here and do a quick mental assessment? As you see, it’s not just one particular person or thing. It’s not just a friend…a movie/television show…a song, etc. It’s all of it. Let’s think a bit deeper. Why are these sources after your child’s [...]

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Derek on December 29th, 2010

Many children today are spending hours upon hours a day in front of the TV and/or playing video games.  If you take a peek at the TV/video gaming industry’s yearly revenue, you get a quick understanding of the sheer volume of consumers across the globe.  Disney media networks bring in $5.1 billion revenue a year.  [...]

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http://omg.yahoo.com/news/lindsay-lohan-avoids-jail-time-barred-by-judge-from-drinking/41285?nc
This is another sad example of a 23 year old choosing to not follow any rules or boundaries because of her strong desire to have more “freedom”.  Like many others that have preceded her and the many more to surely follow, their definition of “freedom” is no one telling them what to do.  No one.  Not our society.  Not [...]

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