White River Christian Church

PREMISE: Christian parents today have one primary responsibility: to raise their children to love Christ and live a life that brings Him glory. Chapter 4 Fearless Parenting.

Observation #1: Our childhood family life defines our “Normal”.

1. Center Circle—YOU must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.
2. Middle Circle—Repeat them again and again to your children.
3. Outside Circle—Tie them to your hands and wear them on your forehead as reminders.

Observation #2: Parenting serves as the EPA for family life.
Focus and consistent discipline
Hebrews 12:5-11

What may be weighing down, tripping me up in my parenting?
How can I cheer on and who will cheer me on?
Hebrews 12:5-11

Observation #3: Parenting models enduring values…
Hebrews 12:5-11

What are your values?
1. Worship the Triune God
2. Live with humility and avoid being self-righteous.
3. Be honest and admit hypocrisy
4. Live to forgive and don’t retaliate.

Observation #4: In family life love is spelled T.I.M.E.
Hebrews 12:5-11

Observation # 5: Parenting requires rest
Deut. 12:12-13

Which observation needs some noodling, steeping or conversation?
What from your “Normal” needs to be celebrated - call or your write parents.What from your “Normal” needs jettisoned, enjoyed or tweaked?