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“Families start to break down- and marriages often break down, for that matter- when we stop enjoying each other. There is a place for discipline, sacrifice, commitment, and perseverance; but an equally important place exists for enjoyment. Those who never take the time to truly enjoy their family miss out on one of the most profound wonders God offers. Such people may be all about serving, all about effort, all about sacrifice- but they are also stuck in a rut that makes them seem joyless, empty, and ultimately miserable. This type of life does not adequately represent the character of our Creator God. It seems far more inclined to the religion of the Pharisees than to the faith of Jesus Christ.”
Gary Thomas, Sacred Parenting
Am still getting through this book…I highly recommend it. Many, many reminders for me as a wife and parent.
Filed under: Uncategorized on October 29th, 2009
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