Comments on: Loving on Purpose: Parenting and So Much More #1 http://thegodjourney.com/2009/06/19/loving-on-purpose-parenting-and-so-much-more-1/ An ever expanding conversation of those thinking outside the box of organized religion. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:21:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Alex http://thegodjourney.com/2009/06/19/loving-on-purpose-parenting-and-so-much-more-1/comment-page-1/#comment-8662 Alex Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:20:26 +0000 http://thegodjourney.com/wordpress/?p=422#comment-8662 I found the podcast to be refreshing and encouraging. I teach children for a living and even though they are children at this time in their lives, they are not just children but persons. I try to remember that God sees the entire lives of the children, so He knows them already as grandparents, even though right now they are kids. Developing an culture of honor and respect, to me, is the basis of genuine discipleship in Christ. I try as an adult to admit my mistakes when they are made in front of kids, or to ask their forgiveness if I speak too harshly, as sometimes I do to maintain control. Since I teach gymnastics to children, I try to teach them to fail safely as well. I have often told my parents that the kids need parental guidance in failure so they can see consequences for themselves. I do that with small tricks so they will realize the danger of their failing in big tricks, which makes them more careful when training the big tricks. I really enjoyed the podcast. I may buy the book, not for children, but just as a good guide in godly relationships with everyone. Thanks. I am looking forward to part 2. I found the podcast to be refreshing and encouraging. I teach children for a living and even though they are children at this time in their lives, they are not just children but persons. I try to remember that God sees the entire lives of the children, so He knows them already as grandparents, even though right now they are kids.

Developing an culture of honor and respect, to me, is the basis of genuine discipleship in Christ. I try as an adult to admit my mistakes when they are made in front of kids, or to ask their forgiveness if I speak too harshly, as sometimes I do to maintain control.

Since I teach gymnastics to children, I try to teach them to fail safely as well. I have often told my parents that the kids need parental guidance in failure so they can see consequences for themselves. I do that with small tricks so they will realize the danger of their failing in big tricks, which makes them more careful when training the big tricks.

I really enjoyed the podcast. I may buy the book, not for children, but just as a good guide in godly relationships with everyone. Thanks. I am looking forward to part 2.

]]> By: Michelle Gomez http://thegodjourney.com/2009/06/19/loving-on-purpose-parenting-and-so-much-more-1/comment-page-1/#comment-8661 Michelle Gomez Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:45:34 +0000 http://thegodjourney.com/wordpress/?p=422#comment-8661 Just a funny definition of an Expert my husband likes to give. He's a computer geek so people like to call him an expert. His response is always, an "X" is a has-been and a "spert" (pert) is a drip under pressure!!! Just thought you would enjoy that definition. Have a blessed day! Just a funny definition of an Expert my husband likes to give. He’s a computer geek so people like to call him an expert. His response is always,

an “X” is a has-been and a “spert”

(pert) is a drip under pressure!!! Just thought you would enjoy that definition.

Have a blessed day!

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