Drew Oakley
April 14th, 2024
Family. We all have one. While some of us loved our ‘growing up’ years, others of us couldn’t wait to move out and start fresh. Most of us want something better for our kids and our marriage. But what exactly are we aiming for? And how do we get there?
Discussion Questions:
Read 1 Corinthians 13:4–6.
Which of these characteristics of love stands out to you? Why?
Who do you know that represents these characteristics of love well?
A parent's behavior (not advice) determines if their child wants to be like them or with them once they are free to choose for themselves. Does that statement resonate with you more as a parent or as a son/ daughter?
Parenting has the potential to bring out the ego in us, the fear in us, the insecurity in us, the anger in us and the ugly in us. Which one of those do you relate to most?
Where did your parents fall on the “Patient-to-Pushy” continuum? Did either parent "exasperate" you in their effort to get you to excel?
Where do you fall on the “Patient-to-Pushy” continuum? In your marriage? With your kids? At work?