1. Slides presented by Keith Rasmussen At the MMCC Parenting Workshop ‘07 Mar 1: teens Mar 2: kids 6-12 Mar 3: kids 0-5

2. "Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to obey carefully all the words of this law. They are not just idle words for you — they are your life.” Deut 32:46-47 Deut 32:46-47

3. 6 To 12 The Childhood Years

4. 6 To 12 The Childhood Years

5. My Credentials

6. Scripture Quiz ! where does it say: “…Hi, I’m Jesus, son of Joseph and Mary….”

7. Scripture Quiz ! Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain

8. Scripture Quiz ! Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain Ps 127:1

9. Presenting The Father Philip said, "Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us." Philip said, "Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us." Jesus answered: "Don't you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'? Don't you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you are not just my own. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work. John 14:8-10

10. Principle #1 Be who you want your children to Become They are watching you. They are watching you.

11. Practicals Compassion Compassion  Bring people into your home  USE WISDOM, never bring someone into your home that could possibly be a threat.

12. Practicals Compassion Take things or meals to needy  Take your kids along  Let them contribute

13. Practicals Sit-down Dinners Sit-down Dinners  Talk about your days  They will talk about theirs  Listen do not judge, but advise, sympathize, laugh, empathize.

14. Practicals Talk about the splendor of God Talk about the splendor of God  They thirst for heroes and role models  Tell bible stories with awe and enthusiasm

15. Practicals Make what is important to them  As important to you, as they are to you. Steven Covey

16. Practicals Calling on Jesus The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Prov 18:10 NightmaresFears

17. Practicals Creating Family

18. Practicals Creating Family Games Globe Game

19. Practicals Creating Family Games Globe Game Fire Stories Fire Stories

20. Practicals Creating Family Games Globe Game Fire Stories Fire StoriesImitation

21. Practicals Creating Family Games Globe Game Fire Stories Fire StoriesImitation Create Traditions

22. Be Proactive Challenge them with tasks and responsibility  It is better that they learn from you, than catch you by surprise.

23. Practicals Pray let them see you pray pray together pray for your needs pray at bedtimes

24. Principle #2 Respect He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him with proper respect. 1 Tim 3:3-5

25. Respect Protect your spouse from disrespect Protect your spouse from disrespect Back each other up Back each other up Single Parents Single Parents  Every disrespect must be punished  Clearly state consequences  then do them

26. Respect Explain why you must have respect Explain why you must have respect  You have be chosen by God  Disrespect mocks God "The eye that mocks a father, that scorns obedience to a mother, will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley, will be eaten by the vultures. Prov 30:17 Prov 30:17

27. Respect Respecting you is the beginning of respecting others, Which is the door to empathy  No empathy = no love

28. Respect Practical 1 Find respect for your self from God’s viewpoint 2 Increase your time with God 3 Pray that you will speak wisely 4 Talk to your child (ren) 5 Enlist their participation

29. Principle #3 Obedience Train a child in the way he should go, Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Prov 22:6

30. Obedience Practicals Keep it simple Keep it simple  One rule: Do not disobey

31. Obedience Practicals Have them look you in the eye And say “ I understand what you say and I will do it”

32. Obedience Practicals Never threaten what you will not do Your child must believe you

33. Obedience Practicals Be careful what you threaten You will probably have to do it.

34. Obedience Practicals Never discipline in anger

35. Obedience Practicals Let your punishments be relevant and practical remove privileges add chores ground

36. Principle #4 Humility Wrong Assumptions Losing Temper Discipline when not a fault Apologize Apologize  Ask for forgiveness

37. Humility The Perfect Parent is not a good thing

38. Humility The Perfect Parent is not a good thing How can you teach mercy, forgiveness, and repentance except by example?

39. Humility The Perfect Parent is not a good thing Showing error and weakness does not destroy trust.

40. Humility The Perfect Parent is not a good thing Showing error and weakness and not admitting it, does destroy trust.

41. This is a Test

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