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Do you understand what you are reading in the Bible?
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RedditA New Rod Study Starting
Jeanne, from Family That Matters, is starting a new Rod Study based on Samuel Martin’s book, Thy Rod And Thy Staff They Comfort Me. I’ll be linking to each chapter here. Why using the rod on your child and spanking is not found in the Bible: An old truth in a new light. (Part 1)…
Read MoreScience and Spanking
So, there have been some new studies lately regarding spanking. While I realize that many Christians don’t give a fig what the scientists say, many do and I thought it might be helpful to link to some articles about these studies. Here is an article from Scientific American. Here is an article from IFL Science. I…
Read MoreLetter to A Pro-Spanker
The Melting Mom has written a letter to her pro-spanking friend to explain what she has learned about gentle parenting. This is a fantastic letter and I know that you will find it helpful. I would also like to remind everyone that Gentle Christian Mothers is a very good place for mothers who are seeking…
Read MoreLet God be True, but Every Man a Liar
“Do not hold back discipline from the child, Although you strike him with the rod, he will not die. You shall strike him with the rod And rescue his soul from Sheol” (Proverbs 23:13-14, NASB). So many Christians believe this verse and the other “Rod” verses are to be taken literally. Some very watered down…
Read MoreA person’s a person no matter how small.
Sarah has graciously allowed me to host this most excellent post. ********************************************************************* Aha. Welcome to my long winded “Why I don’t believe in spanking” post. You will soon find that spanking isn’t the whole issue with me. I don’t believe in punishment at all (GASP!). ‘Course permissiveness can be unhealthy as well, so I am setting…
Read MoreSinful Children?
I was recently asked why gentle Christian parents and advocates don’t talk about sin when it comes to children much. The answer is because what most Christians believe is sin in children usually isn’t. A toddler saying, “no!” when asked to do something isn’t sin, it’s the child exploring independence and boundaries. A preschooler crying…
Read MoreThe Risk of Unintended Sexual Abuse Through Spanking
Homeschoolers Anonymous is running a series called, “Hurts Me More Than You,” from which I came across this testimony about the very real and tragic risk of unintended sexual abuse through spanking. If there were no other arguments against spanking, this one would be enough. Some time ago a pastor and some of his flock…
Read MoreShould Christian Parents Spank Their Children?
Rick Creech answers the question, Should Christian Parents Spank Their Children? This is a very good article to share with fundamental Christians because it is written by a fundamental pastor who only uses the KJV. For your sharing convenience:FacebookemailTumblrAdd to favoritesReddit
Read MoreMore Reasons Not To Spank
Here are 2 new articles which explain why a Christian should reconsider spanking. 12 Biblical Reasons To Reconsider Spanking Your Kids By Shannon Wasie 6 Reasons Why We Changed Our Mind and Stopped Spanking by Sallie Borrink For your sharing convenience:FacebookemailTumblrAdd to favoritesReddit
Read MoreI Was Wrong to Tell You to Stop Spanking Your Kid: An Open Letter of Apology…
I was wrong. You heard it here first. That time. At the mall. You hit your kid and I told you it wouldn’t help anything and asked you to stop. That was really dumb. Not because I’ve changed my mind and decided we should hit kids, but because I know better. That approach I took…
Read MoreConsequences of not spanking
What does the Bible REALLY say about spanking?
Eminent American Biblical Scholar Professor James D. Tabor looks at spanking in the United States and what the Bible really says about spanking in Spanking Children: The Bible Tells Me So? For your sharing convenience:FacebookemailTumblrAdd to favoritesReddit
Read MoreAbout Adrian Peterson
Crystal Lutton discusses responses to the Adrian Peterson case. Speaking of Crystal Lutton, she also explains what the Bible says about spanking. When considering Adrian Peterson, Rebecca Diamond says that she was spanked and she turned out… well, you’ll have to read her post to find out. Jennifer McGrail compares Adrian Peterson with Ray Rice in Hitting…
Read MoreJennifer McGrail Reviews “Jesus, The Gentle Parent”
Jennifer McGrail Reviews “Jesus, The Gentle Parent” by L.R. Knost. Here is a short excerpt from her review: Not shying away from any of the tough questions, she tackles such issues as spanking, sin, authority, obedience and submission…. and what it all means (and doesn’t mean) – to a gentle parent whose desire is to…
Read MoreQuestions for Pro-Spankers
Excerpt From “Jesus, The Gentle Parent”
Here is an excerpt from L. R. Knost’s book, Jesus, The Gentle Parent which explains the Rod verses in Proverbs. Here is a review of her book and a Giveaway from Positive Parenting. For your sharing convenience:FacebookemailTumblrAdd to favoritesReddit
Read MoreA Father Of Four’s Journey To Gentle Discipline
Samuel Martin has shared a lovely letter from a father of four boys who decided to give up spanking after reading his book. Here is a short excerpt. …What mattered was that the Bible told us to spank. I figured we would talk it through and I would defend the biblical position. In my mind, if…
Read MoreSo, You Think Spanking Is OK Because You Turned Out Fine?
The Prince of Peace vs. The Prince of This World
A while back, a Christian pro-spanker said that I was doing the work of the devil after engaging in a discussion about why spanking/hitting children is neither Biblical nor from God. When this person learned about my book, Gentle Firmness: Conveying the True Love of Jesus to Your Children Through His Example, he got even…
Read MoreChanging Minds About Spanking
Samuel Martin looks at who is changing their minds about spanking and who is not. In other news, I have added a bunch of links to my post about the Resignation of Doug Phillips so you might want to take another look at it. For your sharing convenience:FacebookemailTumblrAdd to favoritesReddit
Read MoreWhere Did “Spare The Rod And Spoil The Child” Really Come From?
Do No Harm has a post at News 24 in Cape Town explaining what Spare The Rod and Spoil The Child really means. He also links to Samuel Martin’s book which is available as a free download here. For your sharing convenience:FacebookemailTumblrAdd to favoritesReddit
Read MoreSamuel Martin Explains About Biblical Times
Samuel Martin is trying to help people understand the difference in how people thought in Biblical times and now because this is crucial to understanding the Bible. He discusses Michael’s book, To Train Up A Child in Should we preach? publish?, or proclaim the Gospel – Yes? No? Maybe? He also has a post on Dara…
Read MoreSparing The Rod And Parental Discipleship
This article,“Sparing the Rod: Biblical Discipline and Parental Discipleship,” by Anne Eggebroten was published in the newsletter, The Other Side in 1987. In this long article, she not only explains why she gave up spanking and examines the link between discipline and discipleship, but she looks at the history of attitudes towards children. For your sharing convenience:FacebookemailTumblrAdd to…
Read MoreJesus, the Greatest Superhero
It is Not Abuse If It Doesn’t Leave a Mark?
Last Resort?
What doesn’t kill you…
Hebrews 12
Thy Rod And Thy Staff They Comfort Me: Christians and the Spanking Controversy
Here how to get Samuel Martin’s book, Thy Rod and Thy Staff They Comfort Me: Christians and the Spanking Controversy. This is a FREE ebook which you can download for free! All applicable copyright laws apply. For more info about the book, please see these 22 Testimonies about the book. After reading this book, please send…
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