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Tuesday, February 7th, 2023

Upper Hand

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With parents in control, kids feel protected- from themselves!

Upper Hand

But why would they need that?

Upper Hand

I’m sure you are aware that I am a big proponent of parents having the upper hand in the home. I think it is not only biblical, but it is historical, logical, and in my experience very practical. It is also emotionally beneficial to kids when they know that parents are in tune with God and in check with them.

Kids tell me all the time that they wish their parents took more authority over them. Even they know that they have the propensity to gravitate toward sin. This is a security thing for them but it’s a hard thing for parents to come to terms with because so many struggle with their kids’ carnal desires. The key word here is “carnal.” Remember, kids have a spiritual side and they want us to help them keep in touch with it.

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"It is such a wonderful, God inspired thing you have done to help all of these children. I think people would love to read your book and learn more. You have helped changed so many lives, people will want to realize & learn about the work you are doing. It is so important." - Doris Newcomb, WFAX
“I am so thrilled to know that there are those out there who are standing on the authority of God’s Word in this age of compromise; teaching parents…to pass on that spiritual legacy to the next generation.” - Ken Ham,  CEO & Founder of Answers in Genesis
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About Me

I am the Founder of Shepherd’s Hill Academy, a Christ-Centered, nature-based, therapeutic boarding school, the Host of License to Parent, and the Author of the book “The Miracles of Shepherd’s Hill:  An Extraordinary Odyssey of Divine Interventions.”  The environment at Shepherd’s Hill Academy is intentionally designed to provide a rich, discipleship-focused atmosphere that promotes physical, emotional, and spiritual health and healing to troubled teenager and their families.  Learn More

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