Heaven on Earth
A Biblical Model for Parenting
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A Godly way of parenting
The process of knowing God transforms lives into His likeness. As we become more and more like Him through this transformation process our lives begin to change. Everything changes; even the way we parent. The way we parent should be a reflection of what it is like in heaven. Christian parenting should look so different from the way the world does things that people should see our lives and want to know the God we know. Matthew 5:16 says, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” By creating a bit of heaven on earth in our home people will see a reflection of the way it is in heaven and be drawn to Him. The blessings are three fold. We, the parents, will live blessed lives. Our children will be blessed and others will come to know Him through the process. Through this book I urge parents to give their lives to Christ; to let His Lordship reign. Submit to His leadership and let your children see you living a real and vibrant relationship with the Lord Jesus. In so doing, your children will want it, as well. Ultimately, God will be given the glory and honor He so rightly deserves through your families.
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God is the perfect father, and you can improve your parenting style by looking to Him. He sets the example for how to be a provider, protector, teacher, and disciplinarian.
This guidebook to Christian parenting explores the attributes of God a parent should try to emulate. It also brings to light four ways that Jesus grew in Luke 2:52, developing intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially. As a parent, you can help your children follow in their savior’s footsteps.
Just as the Lord disciplines those He loves, parents must discipline their children. Heaven on Earth carefully describes biblical principles to help parents provide the environment children need.
It offers proper and healthy techniques to aid parents in leading children to honor and respect not only their parents but ultimately the Lord. What’s more, it draws a line between appropriate and abusive actions to control children’s behavior. Parents can proactively develop a disciplinary plan to guard against crossing these boundaries.
Parents face many challenges to lead and guide the family in godly ways, and many struggle with the feelings of anger and failure. Find encouragement and strength through the power of God’s Word and the strength of the Holy Spirit, and get practical help in facing rebellious and wayward children.
You can be inspired to overcome any obstacle, and raise your children for the glory of God.
About the Author
Lynn Sandberg is a volunteer minister at the Harrison County Adult Detention Center in Gulfport, Mississippi. She lives in Long Beach, Mississippi, with her husband, Bob, where they teach children in Sunday school and Bible drill. She has a passion for communicating the truth of God’s Word to all she teaches. She and Bob have three adult children who are all involved with the church.