When Parenting is Hard:
What to do when your child is heading the wrong direction?

The Effect of Miltary Life on Child Development and Mental Health:
"Children who grow up in military families have unique experiences compared to their civilian peers. They move frequently, spend extended periods of time away from their parents during deployment...and get indirect exposure no war, conflict and violence, often at a young age."

Question:
What do you imagine life is like in a "military family?"

Main Point #1
A good spiritual solider...
Embraces some pain.

Definition:
συγκακοπαθέω (soong-kak-op-ath-eh'-o) to bear evil treatment along with, suffer hardships together. “co-suffering comrad"

Subpoint:
The invitation of God is not all fun and games.

Fact:
In 2021, 1 in 7 Christians suffered significant persecution for faith. Average 16/day killed for following Jesus.

Question:
Have I carried my cross lately?

Main Point #2
A good spiritual soldier...
Stays on mission.

Question:
How badly do I want to please God?

How to please God:
•Identify your clear assignments.
•Connect with some skilled comrades.
•Turn away from godless distractions.