One of the delights of my life these days is participating in Apples of Gold at my church. Apples of Gold is a wonderful mentoring program that teaches women from Titus 2 about the characteristics of godly womanhood. I love that it's so Biblically grounded.
The other huge perk connected with AOG is that we eat together. A woman from our church comes and gives a short cooking lesson and makes dinner for the group. We eat in my friend Debbie's gorgeous dining room in the warmest most beautiful historic home. It's a girly treat for everyone involved.
On Thursday, I get the opportunity to lead the session on loving your children. I'm in prep mode, so I wanted to ask you for some help. What is a way that God has led you to show love to your children recently? I'd love to share some of your comments with our group!
Monday, October 13, 2008
Loving Your Children
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As busy mommies, we sometimes say, "Uh huh, uh huh," and nod our heads when our kids talk to us, but we don't really listen. SOme of the best advice I ever got from a (much) older mom was to listen when they're young so they'll talk when they're older.
My actions speak very loudly when I stop what I'm doing and focus on that little story or situation with my full attention.
Wish I could hear you....I know you'll do great!
Hi Amy,
I have two sons, one is 20 and the other is 17. One way I found to show love to them, is to tell them I love them every day. Also going to their sporting events, music concerts and anything else they are involved in. Both of my sons have told me how much that means to them. Not all parents go to their kid's events. Some because they can't but others because they feel the events are too boring or their child isn't very good so why bother. Showing your child you are their biggest fan (without embarrasing them when their teenagers lol)really shows your child that you care. I also agree with Sylvia. We need to stop what we are doing and really listen to them. They are more willing to talk to you when they are older.
Deb
Hi Amy, I know you will give a wonderful presentaion! My greatest regret: Somehow as my sons grew I slowly allowed bed time prayers to slip away. One day I realized that in my move to let go of my sons and let them grow up I had cut the wrong apron string! Keep those precious moments alive. Chat and pray with them every night - when they are driving teens, they will know that part of the evening's rutine, be it 10 PM or 1 AM prayers are expected!
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