In this conversation, Denise Mira discusses the concept of raising children according to the Scriptures.

She emphasizes the importance of connecting the teachings of the Bible to practical parenting.

Denise shares a favorite scripture, Psalm 127, which compares children to arrows in the hands of a warrior. She highlights that children are not inconveniences or accidents, but powerful weapons against the kingdom of darkness.

She encourages parents to sharpen, nurture, and mold their children to fulfill their potential as agents of change in society.

Keywords

scriptures, parenting, practical application, children, arrows, weapons, warfare, obstacles, goals, destiny, impact, aim, change

Takeaways

Connect the teachings of the Bible to practical parenting.

Children are powerful weapons against the kingdom of darkness.

Parents have the responsibility to sharpen, nurture, and mold their children.

Children have the potential to be agents of change in society.

Sound Bites

"Children are a blessing. Which one would we give back?"

"Children are weapons of mass destruction against the kingdom of darkness."

"Arrows are meant to penetrate. A blunt arrow is not too useful."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Raising Children According to the Scriptures

03:01 Children as Weapons Against the Kingdom of Darkness

07:50 The Four Qualities of Arrows

13:32 The Responsibility of Parents

Denise Mira emphasizes the irrefutable importance of being a wife, mother, and homemaker as the foundation of her life.

She shares the story of Jael from the book of Judges as an example of a wise woman who built her home and played a pivotal role in defeating the enemy.

Denise encourages women to embrace their role as homemakers and highlights the impact they can have in nourishing their families, educating their children, and protecting them from harmful influences.

She also emphasizes the importance of relying on God's wisdom and following His leading in all areas of life.

Takeaways

Being a wife, mother, and homemaker is a valuable foundation in a woman's life.

Homemakers play a pivotal role in defeating the enemy and protecting their families.

Nourishing, educating, and protecting children are important aspects of homemaking.

Relying on God's wisdom and following His leading is crucial in all areas of life.

Sound Bites

"You are a 'Jael' with your tent peg."

"As you 'build your house,' you are putting the hammer to the nail through the head of those whose target is on your back."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Importance of Homemaking

16:03 The Story of JL and the Power of Homemakers

26:33 Homemakers as Agents of Change

29:17 Homemakers and Education

In this conversation, Denise unpacks a powerful principle to maintaining family unity and integrity: encouraging parents to guard their hearts and tongues, and to teach their children to do the same.

She highlights the destructive nature of gossip and the ripple effect it can have on relationships.

By speaking life, finding the good in people, and covering offenses, families can avoid unnecessary conflicts and maintain healthy relationships.

Takeaways

Avoid engaging in gossip and holding offenses towards others.

Guard your tongue and heart, and teach your children to do the same.

Focus on speaking life and finding the good in people.

Cover offenses and avoid unnecessary conflicts to maintain healthy relationships.

Sound Bites

"This is a pivotal part of great parenting, of raising extraordinary children, and of maintaining amazing relationships with your children over decades."

"Protect your children, protect your family unity, protect your integrity, and your character and the character of your children."

"When somebody offends us, it doesn't deserve the time of day. Just don't say it."

Chapters

00:00 The Impact of Gossip and Offenses

05:45 Speaking Life and Building Up Others