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Back to school ideas for the Christian family – Communication

Posted by Carey 
· Wednesday, August 15th, 2012 

Back to school ideas for the Christian family – Communication

Going back to school each fall is an exciting time. There’s lots to do and lots of new things ahead. But school time can also be one of the most stressful and difficult times of the year as well. I didn’t want the back to school season to slip by without giving you some tips I’ve learned (mainly from my wife) about how to make it the best that it can be!

Make communication a top priority

It doesn’t matter if your kids are going to school outside the home, or are schooled at home. Communication is key. Why? Because communication is what keeps your relationship with your children strong – and relationship is the most important part of home life, even more so than their education. Regular, meaningful communication brings a variety of benefits…

  • It provides security, when your children may be venturing out into new settings and situations.
  • It provides a strong connection to the safety and acceptance of the family, when those outside may not be as accepting.
  • It enables you to be in touch with what is going on in your child’s heart, while all these new challenges are arising.

How does this type of communication come about?

This type of communication comes about because Mom and Dad make it come about. Parents who understand the vital things good communication provides make sure that it is happening in their homes.  Here are some ideas for facilitating communication that you can fit into your regular routine:

  • Breakfast devotions before everyone gets started for the day
  • One night a week set aside for “family time“
  • Intentional conversations with your children as you tuck them into bed (take your time… some of the best stuff comes out then)

Most importantly

In all of this… be sure to constantly bring God into the conversation.

  • Talk about what HE thinks or feels about the situations they are facing.
  • Discuss what HIS will is for their relationships, conversations, school work, and study times.
  • Make HIS INVOLVEMENT in your child’s life obvious to them by the way you include Him in everything.

 

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The Christian Home and Family Podcast

Podcast 1: 4 Steps Toward Developing God’s Vision for Your Home

Posted by Carey 
· Tuesday, July 24th, 2012 
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EPISODE #1
4 STEPS TOWARD DEVELOPING GOD’S VISION FOR YOUR HOME

music used by permission of Adam Rey at –  www.heyreyguitar.com – (check him out… buy his stuff!)

PURPOSE OF TODAY’S PODCAST

1) A quick outline what the Christian Home and Family Podcast will typically be & and a few of the foundational beliefs that support my approach.

2) 4 Ways to Discover & Develop God’s Vision for YOUR Home!

God's vision for your home

OUTLINE OF THE PODCAST

  • GOAL: helping you make Christ the center of your home – PERSONALLY & IN YOUR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

HOW I’LL DO IT…

  • Through Example
  • Biblical teaching on a variety of areas – Marriage, Parenting, Home Life, Communication, Spiritual Health, Soul Health, Body Health, Education, never boring
  • Interviews (variety of topics, individuals)
  • Commentary on modern practices & philosphies COMPARED TO biblical teaching
  • Q &A Episodes – 719-966-7744719-966-7744 or https://christianhomeandfamily.com/voicemail to leave your questions / role plays, etc.)

4 STEPS TOWARD DEVELOPING GOD’S VISION FOR YOUR HOME

  • Vision = INTENTIONALITY – Are you intentional about how you are leading, shaping, and directing your home?

STEP ONE: UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THE CONCEPT OF STEWARDSHIP

STEP TWO: IDENTIFY YOUR MAIN, GOD-GIVEN RESPONSIBILITIES

STEP THREE: UNDERSTAND YOUR PRIORITITES FROM GOD’S PERSPECTIVE

STEP FOUR: DESPERATELY DEPEND ON GOD IN EVERY ONE OF THESE STEPS

Links mentioned in this podcast:

  • Start with a PLAN for how you are going to maintain your relationship with the LORD – www.ChristianHomeAndFamily.com/firstpriority
  • FREE E-BOOK to guide you – www.ChristianHomeAndFamily.com/moving
  • Marriage Improvement Project – www.ChristianHomeAndFamily.com/mip
  • Music by Adam Rey – www.heyreyguitar.com
Christian Home and Family subscribe on Stitcher! Miro Video Player listen on player.fm

 

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