Welcome back to the kitchen table. Conflict is a natural part of life, but how we handle it can make all the difference. As parents, we have an opportunity to teach our children the importance of resolving conflict in a way that reflects our calling to be peacemakers.

The Gospel challenges us to seek peace, as seen in Romans 12:17-18, which urges us to live at peace with everyone as much as we can. This doesn't mean avoiding conflict altogether but approaching it with the goal of bringing reconciliation. We can teach our children that being a peacemaker starts with love.

When we guide our kids through disagreements, we can encourage them to pause, take a deep breath, and ask themselves: How can I work towards peace in this situation?

Teaching our children to be peacemakers prepares them to navigate life's challenges with grace and love. It equips them with the skills to bridge the gap between hurt and healing, showing the world a glimpse of the gospel in action.

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Welcome back to the kitchen table. It’s natural to want to jump in and fix our kids' problems. We worry about their decisions and try to steer them toward the best outcomes. But what if our instinct to solve everything is holding them back from learning a powerful skill—problem-solving?

Bethany used to want to solve every problem her kids faced. It felt natural to step in and guide their decisions, but over time, she realized this approach wasn’t helping them grow. Instead of fixing everything, she’s been learning to teach them how to be problem solvers themselves—a lesson God has been showing her.

Bethany is teaching them to turn to God with their struggles, reminding them He’s always with them. She leans on two scriptures for this Isaiah 41:10 and Philippians 4:6.

By stepping back, Bethany helps her kids trust in God’s guidance, knowing He’s the ultimate problem solver. It’s a powerful shift that equips them to handle challenges with faith and confidence.

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Welcome back to the kitchen table. As parents, we often find ourselves in situations where discipline feels like a reaction to behavior we want to correct. But what if we saw these moments as opportunities to go deeper, to chase the “why” behind our child’s actions?

God, in His wisdom, looks at our hearts rather than stopping at our outward behavior. He’s curious about what motivates us, and as parents, we can reflect that same curiosity when guiding our children.

Proverbs 21:2 reminds us that while a person’s actions may seem right in their own eyes, the Lord examines the heart. Jeremiah 17:10 tells us He searches our hearts, looking beyond surface actions.

This is a framework that invites us, as parents, to mirror God’s patience and depth—to not only discipline our children but to seek the heart behind their actions. This is what we mean by “chasing the why.”

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