Mother’s Day is a week away, but there’s more to being a mom than just getting a day of recognition. Pastor, educator, and author Dr. Rich Melheim returns to talk about a positive, proactive way moms can invest in their children’s lives and help them draw closer to God. He reviews his book Holding Your Family Together. We celebrate the great work moms are doing and explore ways we can be even more effective, on this latest Connecting Faith. Here’s where the conversation takes us:
Moms already work so hard. Dr. Rich wants to help better equip them with wisdom and practical advice to meet the multitudes of challenges they face each day. To that end, he shares five suggestions for parents to connect with their kids at night and build the faith of their children:
• Share
• Read
• Talk
• Pray
• Bless
The hard-wiring of our brains starts right away in the womb. Genetics are a powerful factor in kids’ behavior, yet Dr. Rich believes that we can erase the curse. God’s power can help us tackle a sin nature. The impact of passing along our faith in Jesus to our kids can be incredible. Hundreds upon hundreds of generations can be transformed and blessed if you love God & keep his commands. And the people of God at their best is the optimal surrounding for that to happen.
The job of the single mom can be especially daunting. Dr. Rich recommends seeking out healthy backup & surrounding yourself with support systems.
We talk about the key significance of healthy balance in the growth and development of a child. In the case of two parent homes, one parent shouldn’t feel that he or she has to have all the responsibility of raising their child.
