Act of love

SELF-CONTROL

To test their children’s self-control, parents sometimes place tempting snacks in front of them and ask them to wait before eating. The goal is to see how well they can delay gratification. When the children succeed, it brings the parents joy and satisfaction.

KINDNESS

Kindness can be likened to a candle flame in a darkened room; it appears small in stature but mighty in impact. Kindness is more than being nice; it is an intentional decision to extend grace, mercy, and compassion, especially when it is undeserved.

HANDLING FAMILY HURT AND OFFENCES

It’s important to understand that God’s plan for the family is to love and nurture one another. However, the fall of man marred that plan. The first recorded murder in the Bible was between brothers—Cain, out of anger and jealousy, killed Abel

BE YOUR BROTHER’S KEEPER

If you grew up in a home with siblings, you’ve likely heard the phrase, “Be your brother’s keeper”. It is the kind of reminder parents give when they expect you to stand up for your siblings. But what does it truly mean to be your brother’s keeper?

HONOUR YOUR PARENTS

Parenting is a huge sacrifice, something many people fail to fully appreciate until they become parents themselves. To honour and respect one’s parents is to show them that you see and value their labour over you-and God rewards this.