Nurturing Great KidsSample

Twinkle, Twinkle

Most parents dream that their children will shine like stars. Chapter two of Philippians is all about the reflection of Christ’s example in humility and servanthood. The end result is a “shining” moment when Christ became the savior of the world because of his willingness to die to self.

If we want our children to shine like stars, it won’t happen because they make the final cut in American Idol. It won’t be because they’re the best player on the soccer team or the brightest student in school.

It will come from helping them live a deep life in Christ and helping them see the difference between God’s idea of stardom and our society’s definition of it.

It’s easy to get caught up in man-made stardom because of the world we live in. But when you see yourself falling into that trap, own it, and then get back to the business of raising your children for the sole purpose of honoring Christ. In other words, help them shine like stars!

Parenting Principle

When you shine like a star in God’s kingdom, the light is more radiant.

Points to Ponder

How can you train your children to be stars for Christ?

What examples can you use to show them the difference between God’s stars and man’s?

How are you fooled by earthly stardom?

Continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.