James

Sometimes, as a parent, I get tasky.  I get focused on what I am doing and not on the big picture.  In those times, it's really easy to use my authority over my kids to be selfish and force them into my schedule instead of build them up in their own right, apart from my immediate wishes.  Unfortunately, that is not helpful for them, or me, or the Lord's purposes in my life or theirs!  Not only is it not helpful, but it often