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Inspirational Parenting

Parenting is one of the most difficult jobs anyone can have. There are always problems to solve, new experiences to deal with and new ideas to explore.

Inspiring our children in faith and dealing with issues in this world requires a great deal of learning from a variety of resources.

At "Family Ties" you will be able to find links and tips on all aspects of parenting from an inspirational point of view, from home schooling to family activities.

Just click on the "Links" or "Tips" icons in this category and begin to explore!

If you have a link or tip you'd like to share, please email me at InspirationGuru@lifetips.com

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The WALK Archive for men

The WALK Archive contains inspirational articles on
Relationships/Marriage, Parenting, Men, Women and Living for God.

Connect @ http://www.fillingupspace.com/archwalk.html#Men

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Great Dads

The overall VISION of this organization is to see fathers across America turn their hearts to their children, thereby bringing joy to fathers strengthening families and renewing American society.

Visit @ http://www.greatdads.org/

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A Christian Home

This site is designed to inspire and encourage a Christian family home where the Word of God is revered, taught and lived out, a home that says welcome home to both family and friends.

Homemaking, Recipes, articles and many other helps are included. In addition to resources, messages for husband's and wives, and daily Bible study.

Go to http://www.achristianhome.com to visit this site.

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God is Faithful

Lamentations 3:21-23
21 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope.
22 It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

Hope, compassion, and faithfulness are three of the most comforting words I can think of. On account of the Lord's mercies, we have these things. How thankful I am for that!
This verses have spoken volumes to my heart. So often, I open to them and reflect on all that the Lord has done in my life and how undeserving I am.
One of the things that they say is missing in this X generation, is hope. It's a generation growing up without the hope of a bright future. Yet when I turn to God's word, I see that no matter the dimness of the situation, we still have a hope because of Him.
Compassion, do you ever feel that you just wish someone would have compassion on you or what you're going through? I have. Isn't it comforting to know that the Lord looks on us with compassion! He could be a mean, old, hard judge expecting us to "measure up" to the standards in His word, and yet He isn't like that. Instead He looks at us through a heart of compassion, remembering we are but dust. He even goes as far as causing us to have the desire to do what pleases Him. What a loving Father we serve!
Faithful...ah, what a word!! When I think of the faithfulness of God, my heart is overwhelmed. I grew up in an environment that was filled with "conditional love."
I'll love you if....Needless to say, I grew up with a great desire to be accepted and a strong need of approval.
(this certainly has taken a long time to work through...and at times still affects me) Many times I come to the Lord based on my performances or what I feel my expected performance should be, and yet the Lord has proven to me time and time again that He is faithful even if I haven't been. Oh, there's no "big" sins to cover, but all those "little" ones in my heart...all those attitudes that take precedent over the Lord. I am sure you know what I mean, we've all been there , haven't we? Yet He is faithful.
This past year, I watched a close friend of mine lose her husband to an illness. It was an experience that shaped many things in my heart. One of which was, despite the pain, the sadness,and the loss she always would say,"God has been faithful!" I have watched in amazement at her strength in the Lord. And indeed I have seen God being faithful to her in the midst of her deepest pain. As strange as it is to say, this has been refreshing to me.
It has been more than just philosophy or words, it has been a "truth" lived out for me. (thanks Pam!)
As I live my life I want to know that because of the Lord's mercies I have a hope. He is a compassionate Father, and that He is faithful.
Prayer: Father, let this be the goal of our day,to know Who you are. To live out these "truths." That our relationship with you will be so fresh and alive that others will see the "realness" of you. Amen.

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Encouragement & Praise

So often in today's society, negative outside influences tend to point out "mistakes" and "shortcomings" of others.

Negative influences can lower a childs self-esteem and squelch their dreams and inspiration.

I believe that one of the most important parenting tools to counteract negativity is the art of encouragement.

Pointing out a child's caring characteristics, recognizing their individual talents and praising children for their "good works," can be proactive.

Encouraging our children in faith, education and their own unique gifts, raises a child's self-esteem, inspiring them to become people of substance.

Take time to talk to your child about his or her interests, supporting them in their endeavors and guiding them to enrich their lives.

This is not only the purpose of every parent, but of every teacher, neighbor, friend and family member.

Remember: "It takes an entire village to raise one child."

Let the light of inspiration shine from us unto our children!

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KidSource OnLine!

Welcome to KidSource OnLine! We are a group of parents who want to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of parents and children. We've created an online community that shares our values and goals in raising, educating and providing for our children. We believe that parents and caregivers want to take greater responsibility for their children's health and education, but don't always have the right information, resources or advice to do so. Our goal is to provide that knowledge and advice to help you better raise and educate your children.

Visit @ http://www.kidsource.com

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Purposeful Singleness

Purposeful Singleness is a website of inspiration, encouragement, and support for Christian singles who desire to live purposeful lives for Jesus Christ.

Visit their website @ http://www.singleness.org/

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