Jay Younts
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ParentingThe Golden Rule: the biblical response to self-pity
Sin is devastating. An eight-year-old tries to be kind to his older sister. She responds with, “That was stupid!” Michael is crushed. He tried so…
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MarriageThree questions for you
Here are three questions you should ask yourself about your communication with those you love. The way you answer these questions provides insight into the…
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InternetProverbs: 3,000 years ahead of its time
Solomon did not have a web page. He didn’t blog. He didn’t tweet. He wasn’t on Snap Chat or Instagram. But he can still help…
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ParentingParents: do you have the courage to be gentle?
A gentle response to an angry or defiant act seems weak and out of place. The Holy Spirit has a different perspective: A gentle answer…
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ParentingGentleness: a gift to your family
Do you want your children to see you as someone they can trust? Do you want your spouse to take comfort in just being with you? Are…
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TheologyAnger is not your friend
Anger: sometimes it just feels right. Anger is happy to assume its place as your advocate, your defense against unfair actions. And we are all too…
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Parenting
The Golden Rule: the biblical response to self-pity
Sin is devastating. An eight-year-old tries to be kind to his older sister. She responds with, “That was stupid!” Michael is crushed. He tried so hard to…
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ParentingIgnore your inner defense attorney!
My friend Paul Tripp writes that becoming our own defense attorney is a dangerous and destructive practice. In less formal language Paul is warning about becoming…
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ParentingFathers, fear, and self-interest
Men, our legacy since the fall is that we tend to either be indifferent or become angry at our children’s sin. Both responses are dangerous…
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ParentingDiscipline or punishment: do your children know the difference?
There is a huge difference between punishment and discipline. Since children are born wanting to go their own way, every parent engages in some form…