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Parenting God's Way Part II

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This message challenges parents to define themselves as moral, spiritual beings who freely choose to love their children no matter what, drawing identity from Christ rather than kids’ behavior, using the prodigal father’s example, personal stories of childhood wounds, and biblical principles to show how this decision frees both parent and child while pleasing God.

Emerson Eggerichs, Ph.D.

Author, Speaker, Pastor

Questions to Consider

Have you made a clear decision to love your children independent of their behavior, or does their obedience still shape how you feel about yourself?
In what ways might your children’s actions be revealing something about your own heart rather than causing your reactions?
How does bringing your identity in Christ into parenting free both you and your children from performance-based pressure?
What practical steps can you take to ensure your children feel the love you already have for them, beyond just knowing it exists?

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