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Nurturing Family Relationships: A Christian Perspective on Parenting

Discover the keys to thriving as a parent in a nurturing family environment. This insightful guide discusses the responsibilities of children, parents, and the importance of mutual respect within the family. Drawing from Ephesians and Matthew, it emphasizes obedience 'in the Lord' and the critical role of training and instructing children with love. Join us for the Mum's the Word event in Manchester, where experienced mothers will share practical tips on balancing life and family while fostering a loving atmosphere.

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Nurturing Family Relationships: A Christian Perspective on Parenting

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  1. THE MASTER PLAN At home: CHILDREN Matthew 18:1-6 Ephesians 6:1-4

  2. ← Bristol Austria → They’re the ones who should know!!

  3. “ – to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ” (1:10)

  4. O O When it’s working right ….

  5. The responsibilities are MUTUAL!! Only then will it work …. husbands/wives parents/children employers/employees

  6. CHILDREN: obey- ‘in the Lord’!!honour- ‘command’, ‘promise’,‘blessing’ PARENTS: don’t exasperate!train(‘the training andinstructinstruction of the Lord’)

  7. CHILDREN: obey- ‘in the Lord’!!honour- ‘command’, ‘promise’,‘blessing’ Why should they? i nature says so (1) ii the law says so (2) iii the gospel says so (3)

  8. PARENTS: don’t exasperate!train(‘the training andinstructinstruction of the Lord’) ‘Astonishing restraint of parental authority!’ “ - by making irritating or unreasonable demands” “ - by harshness and cruelty or by favouritism and over-indulgence” “ - by humiliating or suppressing them” “ - by those two vindictive weapons, sarcasm and ridicule”

  9. Mum’s the Word - Manchester Discover the secrets of thriving and surviving as a mum Katharine and Cathy will be sharing from their experiences, including: Does 'Supermum' really exist? Discovering your child's 'love language' How to juggle work, life, kids ... and everything else Choosing your battles Letting go - giving your children 'roots and wings' Plus! Clips and stories that are guaranteed to make you smile King's House Conference CentreKing's ChurchSidney Street (off Oxford Road)ManchesterTue 1 March, 7.30pm to 10pm, £7.50

  10. Lord God Almighty, father of my children, I am so sorry for all the times I have exasperated them, treated them unreasonably and failed to love them with Your love. Forgive me, and pour into my heart your Holy Spirit of wisdom and love that I may bring up these wonderful kids in the training and instruction of the Lord, for Jesus’ sake and theirs, AMEN.

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