tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887402307257384302.post6521170660827184883..comments2023-05-27T08:45:38.989-07:00Comments on Melissa's Merry Mayhem: Teaching My Children....HELP!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03441766598211586159noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887402307257384302.post-69558906848331903052010-03-31T16:18:27.240-07:002010-03-31T16:18:27.240-07:00Oh, Melissa. Just be real. Let them see your relat...Oh, Melissa. Just be real. Let them see your relationship with your daddy in heaven. Talk about Him when you get up in the morning and throughout the day and when you go to bed at night. Your words do not have to be "right". Just let the Holy Spirit work through you. I think what Kyle said is not a reflection of you doing anything wrong at all. I think that is a normal response for a child his age, and he is just not ready yet. And that is okay. I absolutely LOVE The Jesus Bible Story Book. Have you heard of it? You can buy it at even Walmart I think. This has been a wonderful tool to initiate conversation in our home with Cadi. I actually am using an excerpt from that book in my good Friday post this week.<br />I will be praying about this for you, but really just take a deep breath - let it come naturally. I actually mentioned another book on my blog this week that might be helpful it is called Teaching to Change Lives by Dr. Howard Hendricks. It has been years since I have read it, but his thoughts on the importance of teachable moments really stuck with me. Jesus used them all of the time - His parables. <br />I am not claiming to have it all together, and my children have not yet come to know their daddy in heaven, but I think it helps if we are purposeful with our days and moments and are in consistent prayer over the salvation of our children. Will you pray for me too?Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17435587559894367861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887402307257384302.post-85466426349268492362010-03-31T16:05:13.061-07:002010-03-31T16:05:13.061-07:00I think one of our kids said something like that a...I think one of our kids said something like that after a talk about heaven and salvation. It is just beyond their understanding when they are little. They don't understand death and can't fathom ever leaving the family they love. But you are correct it believing that it is your responsibility. The teaching they get at church supports what you teach at home with your life and your words. It is your lifestyle and example that they will follow or rebel against if they see hypocrisy. Just keep talking about God and heavenly things and keep growing in knowledge so you have something to impart to them. The Lord will give you opportunities and wisdom as you continue to seek him.Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07276379241956324973noreply@blogger.com