Train Up a Child
Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” That’s a promise, right? No, actually, the emphasis of the verse is on the child, not the path. Train up a child and move them toward their giftedness and strengths. That is challenging enough, but imagine becoming a foster parent or stepparent. Where do you start? Study the child. Talk to their parent. Pray for insight to help them be who God has designed them to be.
About the Guest
Ron Deal
Ron Deal is Director of FamilyLife Blended®️ for FamilyLife®️ and President of Smart Stepfamilies™️. He is a family ministry consultant and conducts marriage and family seminars around the country; he specializes in marriage education and stepfamily enrichment. He is one of the most widely read authors on stepfamily living in the country.
About the Host
Ron Deal
Ron Deal is Director of FamilyLife Blended®️ for FamilyLife®️ and President of Smart Stepfamilies™️. He is a family ministry consultant and conducts marriage and family seminars around the country; he specializes in marriage education and stepfamily enrichment. He is one of the most widely read authors on stepfamily living in the country.
Episode Transcript
Ron: Different kid, different parenting.
Announcer: For FamilyLife Blended®, here’s Ron Deal.
Ron: Proverbs 22:6 (ESV) says, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” That’s a promise, right? Train them up right and they’ll never stray. No, actually, the emphasis of the verse is on the child, not the path. Train up a child according to their natural bent, in the way he or she is designed to go. In other words, move them toward their giftedness and strengths.
Now, that is challenging enough, but imagine becoming a foster parent or stepparent. Where do you start? What do they need from you? Study the child. Talk to their parent. And pray for the insight to help them be who God has designed them to be.
For FamilyLife Blended I’m Ron Deal.
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