Comments on: Taming the Rebel

By: From Fairy to Philanthropist : The Preacher's Wife

From Fairy to Philanthropist : The Preacher's Wife — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:43:50 +0000

[...] loved hearing about your kids in this post. Remember how I told y’all my Girl wanted to be a fairy when she grew up? Well, [...]

By: Mandy Moore

Mandy Moore — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:39:45 +0000

Right before reading your blog I was outside trying to video tape DaughterOne and DaughterTwo jump from the play set into the four feet of snow below. D1 got it on the first try, legs straight out, and sunk into the snow to her chin. D2 was scared and could only figure out how to jump in feet first. For about 15 minutes I stood out there watching D2 try to figure out how to jump and land on her bottom, kicking her legs out. She could not get it and in response was crying. I kept telling her “you can do it anyway you want”, but she was too determined to be able to do things like her big sis!
I often see D2 completely consumed with wanting to be like her big sister, instead of loving who God has made her to be. I always tell her I don’t want another Addie, I want an Emma!
I try to encourage my children (there are 4) in the unique ways that God has made them. Your blog is a great reminder to press on in approaching them differently, and casting different visions for them.
Thanks

By: wanda

wanda — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:36:28 +0000

I love this thinking. I have 3 incredible teenagers with one very common trait. They are all leaders! None of them will waiver or question when it comes to choosing to lead or follow! I like that!
Could have something to do with having 2 first-born stubborn parents, I don’t know!
My oldest, a son…is in college. He has blazed a trail all the way through his 19 years. He’s compassionate, caring, super-smart and truly concerned about the future of others. (Moses?)
Middle, daughter. So very tender hearted with a tough shell on the outside. Beautiful to look at…..dreams of the future. Knows the difference between right and wrong (and won’t compromise). Loves passionately. (Esther?)
Baby, daughter. Has marched to the beat of her own drum from the delivery room. Will not lose sleep over rejection. Steals the show with her personality. Popular. Dreams of missions or a preacher husband. Loves fashion. Gets distracted….but loves serving Jesus. (Dorcas?)

I think sorta like you do. How can they each be so very different? They are so close in age and have really had each other to count on as best friends. We’ve moved a time or two. Ministry kids get to be the “new” kids quite often. They were designed with that in mind. God surely knows, huh?
wanda´s last blog ..The Great Winter White-Out of 2010

By: Janet

Janet — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:31:00 +0000

“He’ll be the one to challenge the way things have always been done and no doubt will do church some crazy way that makes a traditionalist sweat”– God bless him and love him- sounds like my kinda guy! :o)

Our family is right in the midst of struggling with a child who teeters on the edge and fringe of using a stregnth as a weakness, so excellent timing! Can’t wait to learn and brainstorm from others input!
Janet´s last blog ..RIP Captain Phil Harris

By: Sheryl

Sheryl — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:46:20 +0000

My sweet daughter, age 20, is a cross between a Mary and Martha. She loves to sit at the feet of Jesus and know more of Him and His Word. But, she can get caught up in the doing thing and get sidetracked on what God’s best is for her.

She does love the LORD and wants Him to live through her every moment of every day. Like me, she hasn’t quite perfected that. One day when HE says, “well done, good and faithful servant,” she’ll be there.

Blessings~

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:03:38 +0000

Well, my youngest, Jonah, age 7,would run a close race with Peter. He would be the first one to jump out of a boat and look back at the others and wonder why they aren’t following suit! His outgoing personality screams: “Act first and ask questions later”! He can be hard to wrangle at times. As long as this passion is directed towards God, he will be a mighty man for the Lord. He already loves God and wants Jesus to be pleased with him. He also has a very tender heart.

By: Heather Kress

Heather Kress — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:14:53 +0000

My daughter is a perfectionist! It is really funny sometimes, but also frusterating. I was sitting in church this Sunday thinking about her…wondering how she was doing in the daycare downstairs and suddenly wondered what she would be when she grows up. I think she would be amazing in the church…whether she was to balance the budget, like a financial advisor for the church, or event planner for the church. Something to do with having it done a certain way and a major organizational effort! Not sure who this would apply to biblically…

Heather
Heather Kress´s last blog ..Morning sunshine…

By: Brooke Smith

Brooke Smith — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:02:48 +0000

Well I could see Madeline as a missionary…she has been begging me for two years for us to go on the mission trip to Montgomery (We are going this year, God willing!!!)
And Jack? Well, were there any wild characters in the Bible? :)) I love him but…..hahahaha
Brooke Smith´s last blog ..Moving to NYC

By: Andrea

Andrea — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:04:21 +0000

I had lunch with a friend from Cook today…he brought me a copy of your book! Can’t wait to read it!
Andrea´s last blog ..There’s No Place Like Home

By: Patty

Patty — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:44:07 +0000

Honey, that question requires way too much thinking after a day in the throes of technology inventory! Love the post and idea, though!
Patty´s last blog ..love and war by john and stasi eldredge