http://www.toddawilson.com/2010/01/11/favor-or-felicity/ The writings, thoughts and musings of... Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:33:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.toddawilson.com/2010/01/11/favor-or-felicity/comment-page-1/#comment-139 twilson Mon, 17 May 2010 15:48:30 +0000 http://www.toddawilson.com/?p=418#comment-139 This is a great question, Beth. And I'm not sure there's an clear answer as to the right place on the spectrum. That's one of those balances or tensions we as parents must live with and constantly wrestle with. Consistent prayer for wisdom, biblical vision and values, and conversation with other godly parents will no doubt help us each navigate a good course. This is a great question, Beth. And I’m not sure there’s an clear answer as to the right place on the spectrum. That’s one of those balances or tensions we as parents must live with and constantly wrestle with. Consistent prayer for wisdom, biblical vision and values, and conversation with other godly parents will no doubt help us each navigate a good course.

]]> http://www.toddawilson.com/2010/01/11/favor-or-felicity/comment-page-1/#comment-129 Beth Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:34:54 +0000 http://www.toddawilson.com/?p=418#comment-129 The comment is a great encouragement to me as an adult having come to an true understanding of the immeasurable value of God's favor only through the suffering (lack of felicity) endured in my life. However, as a parent I am very challenged, because as a mom, I want to protect my kids from the sufferings I faced, but at the same time desire nothing more than for my kids to truly value the favor of God. Will I make it harder for them to value the favor of God, by shielding them too much from hardship.. where is the right place on the spectrum? The comment is a great encouragement to me as an adult having come to an true understanding of the immeasurable value of God’s favor only through the suffering (lack of felicity) endured in my life. However, as a parent I am very challenged, because as a mom, I want to protect my kids from the sufferings I faced, but at the same time desire nothing more than for my kids to truly value the favor of God. Will I make it harder for them to value the favor of God, by shielding them too much from hardship.. where is the right place on the spectrum?

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