This week, I’ve been reading through the resurrection story again - something I try to do slowly and intentionally every Easter season.
But this time, two names kept standing out to me in a way they haven’t before:
Judas and Peter.
Two of Jesus’ closest disciples.
Two men who loved Him.
Two men who, in His most vulnerable moment, betrayed Him.
Read more...Two men who loved Him.
Two men who, in His most vulnerable moment, betrayed Him.
This week, I’ve been reading through the resurrection story again - something I try to do slowly and intentionally every Easter season.
But this time, two names kept standing out to me in a way they haven’t before:
Judas and Peter.
Two of Jesus’ closest disciples.
Two men who loved Him.
Two men who, in His most vulnerable moment, betrayed Him.
Read more...Two men who loved Him.
Two men who, in His most vulnerable moment, betrayed Him.
There was a time when I couldn’t tell the difference between a meltdown and defiance.
When our boys were very young, they would stomp or slam doors or throw something across the room when they were upset, my gut response was: How dare you? That's unacceptable!
Because that’s what I’d been taught to believe - about children, about behavior, and about what “respect” should look like.
But slowly, Jesus began softening my eyes.
There is a popular teaching in Christian parenting circles, sometimes stated outright but often implied: teach your children to obey you so that when they grow up, they will know how to obey God. With such a heavy burden, parents develop catchy phrases like, "Obedience is doing what I say, when I say it, with a happy heart," or "Obedience the first time, every time."
At first glance, this idea may seem logical, even biblical. But when we examine Scripture, we see that this approach goes beyond what Jesus actually teaches. In reality, it promotes legalism rather than true obedience, and it is rooted in a flawed understanding of both obedience and spiritual formation.
Read more...When it comes to obedience, one of the biggest mindset shifts we can make is seeing it as more than just rule-following- it’s about relationship. In Peacemaker Parenting, obedience isn’t about control; it’s about connection, trust, and discipleship. In this post, we’re answering your biggest questions about obedience so you can move beyond power struggles and into a more peaceful, Jesus-centered approach.
