Status Updates From Shepherding a Child's Heart

^^ “Jesus is an example of this. The One who commands you, the One who possesses all authority, came as a servant.”

“God calls you by His word and His example to be authorities who are truly kind. God calls you to exercise authority, not in making your children do what you want, but in being true servants - authorities who will lay down your lives.”

“You exercise authority as God’s agent. You may not direct your children for your own agenda or convenience. You must direct your children on God’s behalf for their good.”

“Let me overview a Biblical vision for the parenting task… It involves being a kind authority, shepherding your children to understand themselves in God’s world, and keeping the gospel in clear view so your children can internalize the good news and someday live in mutuality with you as people under God.”