1) Clearly state the rules (carve them in stone, if that’s your style).
2) Let your children make mistakes and face consequences.
3) Forgive them when they mess up, no matter how mad they make you.
4) See #3.
5) See #3.
God lays it all out for His unruly people in Chapter 5 of The Story, but it takes them a while to get the message. Join us as we walk through The Story together, exploring the ways God’s story intersects with our own stories today. Discussion groups meet Sundays at 11 a.m. and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Copies of The Story are available through the church office (suggested donation $13) or through Zondervan and various booksellers. Hooked on ebooks? Grab the e-reader version at a special price at http://www.thestory.com/ebook. More resources, and Story-related sermon podcasts available on The Story page.