I love my children more than words can express...and yet, God loves them more. Ephesians 6:4 says, " Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord." (NIV) I really like the New Living Translation of this verse >> "Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord." God has been laying this on my heart. This passage is directly addressing Parenting, and I believe that this scripture is talking very clearly about choosing wisely how we discipline our children. It should not be a decision made lightly, and it should definitely be one made through prayer. Are we exasperating our children? Are we provoking them to anger by the way we treat them? Ultimately, does that lead to an unhealthy life for our children? Experts say that the subconscious mind, as adults, is greatly influenced by the way your ...