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& A by Mary Allen A Potpourri of Essays about the Family, the Home, and Parenting |
“As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.” John 17:18 |
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Q:
This
time of year I always
struggle with the selfishness displayed by my children. How can we do
better at
keeping Christ the focus this Christmas? A: As
a Christian mom, this is definitely a subject close to my heart.
Especially as
it’s one I’ve bombed out on too many times myself. Thankfully I’ve
learned a
few things along the way. Getting carried away by the traditions of
Christmastime, can pretty much be summed up by King Solomon’s edict
that “All
is vanity” if the true reason for
celebration—Jesus—is not first in our hearts. The
question is: What would Jesus want us to
do for Him this Christmas? Often the
answer to reclaiming our children from bad habits is to give them
opportunities
for change. In this instance, if December activities induce selfishness
in our
children, we should give them plenty of opportunities to practice
selflessness,
while at the same time, cutting back on anything that feeds the
“monster”
within. About the Author: Mary Allen is a stay-at-home, homeschooling, country-loving mom. She makes her home in the mid-west amidst Border Collies, horses, cows, a horde of chickens, her beloved husband of 16 years and their three girls. She writes articles for several online publications, including her own website, Home-Steeped Hope.
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