When we teach our children to accept the word no, we give them a gift to help them as they mature into adulthood. On today’s show, Phil, Diane, Brook, and Elizabeth share some recent events where teaching the word no has proven challenging and has also provided a ton of fruit in their family. Join us today as they unpack the stories and lean into how God teaches us to accept the word no, how welcoming the word no brings contentment in life, and how we can give our children a no without breaking their spirit. Enjoy!

3 Dont’s:

1. Don’t be avoidant, if you ignore these conversations it won’t help

2. Don’t be dismissive, sometimes you have to slow way down to be fully present 3. Don’t be snarky or sarcastic, it’s belittling

3 Do’s:

1. Do put on compassion, you don’t have to feel it, put it on like clothes

2. Do listen and reflect back, it’s powerful! “I hear you saying...Do I have that right?” Go into it with curiosity

3. Do practice humility, be open

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Scriptures mentioned:

1 John 5v14-15 Romans 2v4

1 Timothy 6v6 Colossians 3v12

2 Thessalonians 2v16-17

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