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Good Parenting Series

Communicating with our children - Part 1

"Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so" - James 3:10

"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight" - Psalms 19:14

    The words which parents communicate have so much impact on the children that their character is molded by the impact of the words they listen everyday at home. Words can inspire people to act and react. Good communication always develops confidence, security, self-esteem in the minds of the children. Words filled with anger, hatred cursing creates low self confidence and fear to face the challenges of the world.

    The psalmist says in Psalm 12 there are two types of conversation, one is the Godly conversation and the second is the ungodly conversation. The words that come from a selfish, boastful, proud heart is always evil and unacceptable to God. The words of God are pure, holy and acceptable and always create Peace and Joy. We should allow Godly conversation to fill our home. Children learn to talk what they hear from their parents. When the parents are impolite to each other or speak hurtful words the child will have a negative attitude for life. We pass on all our religious, spiritual and Biblical Values through our communication.

    Communication may be Verbal or Non verbal .The action without any communication is the Non Verbal communication. All the positive actions of love without any words are Non Verbal Communication they have a lasting impact on the children. Words of praise for every little thing that children do, listening to everything what the child has to say and being always for them for all the things they need is a way to build positive communicative skills.

    Arguments by parents before the child, shouting, outbursts of anger cursing are all negative forms of communication it will make them feel insecure. When we have the communication make always reference from the Bible, quote the scripture portion use always words that Thank, Glorify and Praise God then children will grow in the fear of God and Love for their fellow beings.

- Elizabeth Anil

THE WORLD CELEBRATES

Fourth of July

“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” (John 8:36)

    Our Nations birthday: When we think of it our minds wander down the years when this nation was born. When, a mere strip of land along the Atlantic sea, America dared to throw off the restraining hand of England, and to assume the rights and responsibilities of an independent nation. We think of those brave forefathers for their courage and faith to draft and sign the declaration of independence- The birth certificate of the new born nation and later when the 14 men framed the constitution of United States, stretching from ocean to ocean and from the Great lakes to the gulf.

    We can see the young nation growing with the motto “In God we trust” putting fourth efforts of acquiring riches fame and power. We can see its struggles to throw off customs which was strangling it. And when it reached manhood, we see it fighting the battles of other people an mindful of its our profit. The nation always stands for selfless service for the upliftment of other nations in the world.

    Freedom in the deep Christian sense is to be free to serve others. It is experienced as duty, responsibilities as a response to the claims of love and justice. We are free when we know how to give ourselves to others without demanding anything in return. We are free when we love the welfare of our neighbors more than our own freedom. People who regularly exhibit mutual love and dedication are truly free. Those who labor for the rights of the oppressed are truly free.

    It's a custom to bring gifts on a loved ones birthday. What is an appropriate gift that we bring for this country? Not money, she has an ample supply of that. Not power, nor honor, nor glory. These are hers in abundance. Let us, on this Anniversary of our country's birth bring gifts of loyal service, consciousness, and obedience without which a nation even as great as this cannot exist.

-Annie Varughese