Author: Linsey Driskill

Hi! I've been married more than 15 years, have triplets, and love encouraging families in following Jesus and his words: to love God and love others. I love spontaneity, simplicity, and authenticity. You can find me on Facebook and Instagram Page @BeautifulHeartedParenting and at LinseyDriskill.com.

Relish Others’ Freedom

Linsey Driskill

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Do our kids welcome the word, “No”? Do any of us for that matter? Accepting others’ “No” can be difficult, but celebrating others’ freedom allows us to love well and be free ourselves.
 
The next time our children are pushy or have a pity party because their friends won’t play their way or their game, let’s remind them that giving their friends freedom to choose is a way to love them well.

My Daughter’s Great Reminder

Linsey Driskill
unnamed-2My six-year-old daughter, Brooklyn, told me she wanted to write a thank you note to the surgeon who saved her life when she was a baby in the NICU. This was a great reminder to me of the importance of saying thank you. To read more of our story, visit the “About” section on my website LinseyDriskill.com.
THIS WEEK’S CALL TO ACTION: Have your children draw a picture or write a note to someone to say thank you, whether it is for a family member, friend, doctor, policeman, teacher, cafeteria worker, fireman, etc.

Celebrating Billy Graham’s Life

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May we be encouraged by the words of Billy Graham himself:

“I’ll preach until there is no breath left in my body. I was called by God, and until God tells me to retire, I cannot. Whatever strength I have, whatever time God lets me have, is going to be dedicated to doing the work of an evangelist, as long as I live.”

Inspiring. Faithful. Committed. These are just a few of the words that describe Billy Graham, a man who faithfully loved and followed Jesus. We celebrate his life today– a man who shared Jesus with millions, so many putting their faith in Jesus.

Just as the Lord had great purpose for Billy Graham, whether we affect millions or even one person, the Lord also has great purpose for you. May his life give us and our children a new zeal and eagerness to spread the Good news and love of Jesus.

TWO SIMPLE WORDS that Encourage Respect from your Children

Linsey Driskill
unnamed-9I cannot stand when my kids are demanding. I’m big on showing gratitude and respect through using words like please and thank you. I took this picture when I lived in Guatemala and saw the trash dump where kids and adults search for items to eat, use, or sell. Many families even live there. It breaks my heart. This is a hard truth for children to bear at a young age, but as they get older, we should share this reality so they are aware. Hopefully, this will encourage prayer for and service to others, as well as gratitude.
TWO SIMPLE WORDS I use that move my children from rudeness to appreciation are “TRY AGAIN.” If there is whining, a demand, or a rude tone, I say, “Try Again”, and don’t respond until they do (or I just give them an annoyed look, and they know!). If my kids ask for something, they don’t get it until I hear, “Please”. They are so trained in this area that if Christian or I forget to say please, one of our triplets will remind us, “Hey, throw a ‘please’ in there.”
If we accept rude tones and ungrateful attitudes, that is exactly how our children will act. But as we teach our children to be thankful and respectful in the small things, this attitude will be reflected more and more often.
And, to all the families in Florida affected by the awful tragedy there and to the people in Mozambique affected by the trash dump collapse on homes, we are thinking about and praying for you.