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SUE DETWEILER is a faith influencer, bible teacher, author, speaker, and podcast host of Healing Rain on Charisima Podcast Network with over 25 years of experience in leadership, ministry and education.
15 Things to Give up in 2021 As we move into 2021, here are 15 Things to Give Up in the New Year. If you give up these 15 things you will experience more joy and fulfillment than every before. Take time to prayerfully reflect on letting these 15 things go forever....
10 Simple Ways to Say "I Love You" It's the simple ways to say "I love you", that sometimes mean the most. Here's a few to put into practice in your relationship: Give Specific Encouragement Have you ever noticed that speaking the right word, in the right moment,...
5 Ways to Grow Spiritually with Your Spouse Being married is an adventure. Let’s face it; we each bring habits and expectations into a marriage. None of us is perfect. I know I fall short; all of us do. [Tweet "Growing spiritually with your spouse is not about being...
Our culture, and the Christian subculture in particular, is couple's focused. [Tweet "Special occasions, like Valentine's Day, can feel isolating for those who don't have a spouse"]. Here are a few things you can do to encourage your single friends and family...
Lead Women Who Move Mountains Group You are invited to lead Women Who Move Mountains Group. You can make a difference in the lives of other women. You can help them move the mountains of fear, rejection, brokenness, shame, anxiety, sadness, perfectionism, timidity,...
Bold Perseverance Have you found yourself wavering over God's promise in your life? Do you have a bold dream but you are afraid to take a risk? Have you already stepped out in faith, but things aren't going according to plan and you feel like giving up? [Tweet "If you...
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As a mom, I replace my negativity with God’s kindness every time I instruct my child without condemnation or judgment. I replace negativity when i choose to be loving and keep no record of wrong (See 1 corinthians 13). I replace my negativity with His kindness when i seek to understand where the heart of my child is rather than think the worst about him or her.
God has given parents the unique opportunity to represent God to our children. We are not only charged to instruct them in God’s ways, but to share His heart.
As a mom I have been too results-oriented and not enough process- oriented. I wanted the result of well-behaved children with great manners and a spotless house where everyone did their chores. These are good goals. However, the most important is that my children feel loved and learn how to reverence god and His ways.
I was able to turn a corner when i thought about the needs of my sons. i realized that their hearts were like an overdrawn bank account. in the morning they did not start with zero in their love- bank. They started with negative ten. I noticed that if I was positive throughout the day, they would end the day with about plus five. However, when they woke up the next day, they did not start with plus five in their love-bank. They
were back to negative ten. It was only God can fill the leak in my child’s love-tank.
Even when God is instructing us as His children, He is not harsh or rude. He does not have a look of disappointment on His face when He looks at me.
Showing god’s kindness to children is valuing them and treating them with respect. To be kind to is to develop a compassionate empathy to show them you truly care. Kindness is being considerate, thoughtful, unselfish, and friendly.
Sue Detweiler
Sue Detweiler is the mother of six, author, speaker, and radio host with over 2 years of experience in leadership, ministry and education.
