Reaching the Heart of Your Child
Unfortunately, there are many parents today who focus only on the outward behavior
of their children. They have developed the philosophy that if they can get their
children to "act" right that they are raising them the right way. However, there
is far more to parenting than getting our children to "act" right. We have to get
them to "think" right and to be motivated out of a love of virtue rather than a
fear of punishment. Ginger encourages and equips moms to reach past the outward
behavior of their children and pull out what lies within their hearts.
"The purpose of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them
out." - Proverbs 20:5
Taming the Tongue
Do you find yourself threatening, repeating your instructions, or raising your voice
in an attempt to get your children to obey? Do you feel guilty because you know
you should be faithfully training and instructing your children in righteousness
but you're not sure how? Are you frustrated because it seems you just can't reach
the heart of your child? Ginger guides moms in searching out God's truths for how
to give a biblical reproof. This presentation richly inspires and equips mothers
to let faithful instruction flow from their lips.!
"She speaks with wisdom and faithful instruction is on her tongue." - Proverbs 31:26
The "Bottom" Line
I've heard it said, "You can spank the fool out of your child but you can't spank
wisdom into him." God has ordained two primary methods for parents to use for training
their children in wisdom. They are the rod and the reproof. Ginger discusses the
biblical use of the rod and examines the differences in worldly spanking versus
biblical chastisement that, so often, even Christians miss.
"The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child who gets his own way brings shame to
his mother." - Proverbs 29:15
What Lies Beneath: Getting to the heart of anger in children
Anger is a dangerous, deadly poison that has the power to kill a relationship and
it is often the common denominator for a number of behavior problems in children.
Through insightful teaching and powerful drama, Ginger identifies seven ways parents
may unintentionally provoke their children to anger and how they can avoid those
snares to raise emotionally healthy children.
"…Do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and
instruction of the Lord." - Ephesians 6:4
Reaching the Heart of Your Child: Conference Description
Do you find yourself threatening, repeating your instructions, or raising
your voice in an attempt to get your children to obey? Are you
discouraged because it seems you just can't reach the heart of
your child? Learn how to move past the frustrations of not knowing
how to handle issues of disobedience and into a confident, well-balanced
approach to raising your children.
Ginger's presentations are excellent for ministering to parents at
banquets, conferences, and home school events. If you are interested
in having Ginger speak at your church or special event, please
contact Preparing the Way Ministries.