Ken’s Articles on the Christian Faith
Reduce home stress
Are you wrestling with divorce and the issue of child support?
Are you adjusting to being a single parent?
Whatever else you do, don’t let your emotions do your thinking for you.
For example, suppose your ex threatens to tell your child that you are a bad parent, or unfeeling or selfish.
Well, first, you know the truth about yourself.
That is what you must cling to.
Don’t let your emotions take over!
If you do, you will make decisions that are not in your best interest and this will be devastating to your child.
Second, remember that intimidation is only useful if it is effective.
You can refuse to be intimidated, you can strive to be the best possible parent, you can do what is honest and upright and you and your child will be the ones who benefit.
Third, have a parenting plan that gives your kids the chance to be loved and cared for by both parents.
This means deciding on a way to communicate only about matters that have to do with your children.
One 15-year-old daughter of parents who are fighting, said, “I don’t want to know about the problems. I just want to have a mother and father.”
Doesn’t your child deserve that much?
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GOOD NEWS IN BRIEF
“You can persuade others if you are wise and speak sensibly.” Proverbs 16.23
(Bible for Today)
Ken Packer
(I am a writer based in South Australia who has been privileged over many years to write columns for city and country newspapers in Australia. My simple goal has been to share good news and hope with a world sorely lacking in both.
I hope as you visit these pages that you will find encouragement and stimulus for thought. I have discovered through all the ups and downs of life that contentment is to be found in relationship with God. May you gain glimpses here of the same reality.
Welcome to this website! Ken Packer)
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