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Portrait #1 - the angry parent - Ephesians 6:4a
-We’ve got a problem - Romans 7:14-25
-God the Father has a solution - Hebrews 12:1-13: -11:6
-Diligently seek your father

Portrait #2 - the parent as a coach vs parents as a punisher - Ephesians 6:4b
-obedience training
-corrective training
-repentance training

Practice until you can’t get it wrong. Nick Sabin

Portrait #3 - The Parent as Counselor
-Be assertive listener and draw them out (James 1:19-20)
-Call on the Father for wisdom (James 1:5-8)
-Provide the Fathers Perspective (Romans 12:2)
-Listen and Pray before you talk!