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How can I motivate my children to learn?
Motivating Children to Learn life experience from a mother of eight In teaching our eight children, I struggle when it comes to “forcing” children to do what they do not want to do. However, I know there are certain things my children need to know, and I am adamant about teaching them those thi ...How can I motivate a teen to get to bed early?
Motivating a Teen to Get to Bed Early understand the value of rest and meditation on Scripture Many young people prefer to stay up late and to sleep in late, but these habits are not ones that will lead them to success! Helping teens learn the discipline of getting to bed early and rising early ...How can I motivate a teen to get up early in the morning?
Motivating a Teen to Rise Early learning to make the most of each day Rising early in the morning is one of the most productive disciplines a young person can establish. Help a teen realize what he will gain by getting up early and what he will lose if he habitually sleeps in too late. This dis ...How can I pray for my children?
Praying for Your Children interceding on behalf of your sons and daughters As a parent, one of the most significant and influential roles you play is that of being a faithful prayer warrior on behalf of your child. Because of the closeness of your relationship, you can know your child as no one ...What are the common characteristics of servers?
The Common Traits of Servers learn about the characteristics of those with the spiritual gift of serving Following are some traits commonly observed in those who have the motivational spiritual gift of serving. These traits can be used to benefit others, or they can be misused and thereby cause ...What is the spiritual gift of serving?
Serving: A Spiritual Gift the characteristics of a motivational gift A Christian’s motivational spiritual gift represents what God does in him to shape his perspective on life and motivate his words and actions. Romans 12:3–8 describes “basic motivations,” which are characterized by inherent qu ...How can I overcome barriers between myself and my child?
Overcoming Barriers Between You and Your Children nurturing healthy relationships Good family relationships are a rare treasure. It takes time and effort, love and forgiveness, and wisdom and patience to build healthy bonds with your children. Often difficulties, hurts, or disappointments can w ...How can I develop sales resistance?
How to Build Sales Resistance avoid purchasing overpriced, overrated items One key to living in financial freedom is the ability to make wise purchases. Consider the following points and ask good questions before you buy something; then you can avoid unwise spending and the regrets that usually ...How can I avoid the dangers of moral impurity?
Recognize the Traps of Moral Impurity beware of hidden dangers The trap of moral impurity often springs with sudden, unexpected force. The one caught in bondage is left to unravel a maze of choices that brought him or her into the net. As you learn to recognize the warning signs of danger and t ...How can parents help children submit to authority?
Keys to Avoiding Rebellion tips for parents When teens are asked about changes they would like to see in their parents’ lives, their wishes often fall into three basic categories. They wish their parents (especially their fathers) would (1) admit when they are wrong, (2) control their tempers, ...How does one become morally impure?
The Progression of Moral Impurity nine steps that lead to bondage Moral freedom is not the right to do what we want, but the power to do what we ought. Moral impurity develops when one violates his conscience and does not resolve the guilt he feels because of his sin. Guilt should motivate us t ...What are my teenager's basic needs?
Basic Needs of Today’s Youth equipping parents to love their teenagers Many parents and their children, especially their teenagers, are angry, frustrated, confused, and hopeless. Youth often ask, “Why don’t you trust me?” Actually, the issue is not so much a lack of trust, but rather a lack of ...Why do I fail to overcome destructive habits?
Why We Fail to Overcome Destructive Habits five keys to conquering sinful patterns Most of us have habits that seem to have a relentless grip on our souls. Becoming angry, wasting time, overspending, indulging in impure thoughts or actions, and more—we recognize the need to forsake destructive ...How can I overcome discouragement?
How to Conquer Discouragement steps to victory When you are discouraged or depressed, what should you do? Should you sit around and wait for God to act, or is there something you can do to resist the devil and reject his influence in your life? Sometimes the Lord asks us to wait on Him to take ...How can I meet my husband's basic needs?
Meeting Your Husband’s Seven Basic Needs how to be a Godly wife As a wife, you are uniquely qualified to fully meet your husband’s needs and cause him to “rejoice in the wife of his youth” (Proverbs 5:18). In His Word, God clearly establishes the responsibilities of a husband and a wife. (See G ...How can I meet my wife's basic needs?
Meeting Your Wife’s Seven Basic Needs loving her as Christ loves the Church As a husband, it is your responsibility to nurture and cherish your wife, to instruct your wife, and to meet her needs. You are to love your wife as you love yourself. (See Ephesians 5:22-29, 33.) As you gain insight ab ...How can I conquer sinful habits?
How to Conquer Sinful Habits seven steps to victory Is it actually possible to conquer destructive habits? Yes, because “with God, nothing shall be impossible” (Luke 1:37). Through the provision of God’s grace, you can take positive steps of action to experience victory over sinful habits. “Gra ...What is discouragement?
Discouragement defined and described All of us deal with discouragement in one form or another, throughout our lives. “Discouragement” covers a broad range of concepts. The verb to discourage means “to deprive of confidence, hope or spirit; dishearten, daunt.” Afflict, beat down, demoralize, de ...What are my spouse's basic needs?
Basic Needs of a Husband and Wife understanding and meeting the needs of your spouse God’s Word declares that “a man [shall] leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh” (Genesis 2:24). This is a great mystery. One might assume that a man and wom ...What are five types of fools?
Five Types of Fools simple, silly, sensual, scorning, and steadfast fools In the Old Testament, the word fool is actually a translation of five different Hebrew words that reflect subtle differences in “types” of fools. Unfortunately, the English translation makes it more difficult to identify ...