Our Mission
To equip parents with effective & respectful discipline tools that foster stronger relationships through the application of grace & truth, guided by Godly wisdom.
“What’s missing in most Christian’s parenting are the big grand perspectives and principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
These perspectives are radical and counterintuitive. When you parent with what the gospel says about God, you, your world, your children, and God’s grace, you not only approach parenting in brand new ways, but you carry the burden of parenting in a very different way.”
Paul David Tripp
Our Vision
To provide a safe, judgement-free space where parents can thoughtfully consider what has influenced their parenting choices, while empowering them to make informed discipline decisions.
“Here’s the thing about sin – you will never punish it out of your children. It’s not possible. The ONLY thing that changes a sinful heart is the power and presence of the Holy Spirit.”
Dr David Erickson
Parenting Courses and Resources
Christian Discipline is radical and counterintuitive. God’s Word does not provide a parenting method even though for decades culture has tried to turn a couple verses in Proverbs into one. The core of Resources for Christian Discipline’s approach to Biblical parenting is Jesus Christ’s sacrificial love.
It transforms every aspect of life. Especially parenting.
All the provided or recommend resources offered by Resources for Christian Discipline are in agreement with these principles:
- Children are Image Bearers worthy to be treated with dignity & respect.
- A parent’s love is never conditional– as modeled by the undeserving love God gives us.
- Children need clear boundaries with parents who follow through, while being kind and firm at the same time.
- A solid understanding of child development is integral to setting accurate expectations of our children and to provide effective discipline (teaching).
- Critical interpretation of scripture to discover its original and intended meaning (exegesis). This includes considering things like translation, surrounding text, literary context, and the intended audience of a text.
- Lastly, nothing replaces consistent, daily time in the Word and asking God for discernment. Pursue Jesus and share your concerns about discipline with Him in prayer.
Check out the latest website additions:
Rehoboam: The Foolish Son of Solomon.
According to popular Christian parenting one would think Solomon “wrote the book” on Biblical discipline. Some Christian parents act like Proverbs (written mostly by Solomon) provided a God-ordained parenting method that would lead our children into heart change. Surely when Solomon used the rod of discipline to drive out foolishness from the heart of his child (Prov…
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8 Great Smarts by Dr. Kathy Koch
Borrow 👍 When you were younger, did you ever use the word “smart” to describe yourself? In a public school system that only valued two of the eight intelligences, it was challenging for many of us to believe we were smart. Dr. Kathy highlights that you were good at theater because you are smart, you were good…
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Discipline that Connects with Your Child’s Heart by Jim & Lynne Jackson
Buy ✅ When we truly bring God’s grace to the forefront of our discipline, we implement discipline that is effective in discipleship. Correction becomes a wonderful opportunity to reinforce our efforts to help children to know, love, and follow Jesus. The overall message of Discipline that Connects with Your Child’s Heart is certain to help parents build…
Keep reading“Happy to Help!”
When respectful communication doesn’t get cooperation, say this: “Would you like to do it by yourself, or would you like my help?” … “Sure! I’m happy to help.” Let’s pretend you have at least 2 children. Your youngest is struggling to unscrew the new toothpaste tube, and he asks Big Brother, “Will you help me??” In this…
Keep readingA Matter of the Heart
“Jesus brought grace & mercy as His methods and message for a reason” L.R. Knost. We long for our children to accept the saving faith of Jesus Christ. In our attempts to stack the odds we put a lot of effort into sowing seeds of God’s Word, like those Jesus talked about in the Parable of the…
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The 4 Hour School Day by Durenda Wilson
Borrow 👍 Or buy ✅ if you need help creating a sustainable homeschooling plan that is unhurried and developmentally appropriate. I mean, haven’t we all wondered just how long our child should sit at the desk practicing math and language arts skills?? This “mercifully short book” is for the busy homeschool mom, and it addresses common fears…
Keep readingPart 2: Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child: Corporal Punishment.
The Book of Proverbs is not divine commands to obey, nor promises to claim. Those who claim spanking is Biblical are in fact going outside the concrete (or specific) words in Scripture by making a number of changes; age limits, severity, location, and instrument, to name a few. These positive changes represent growth in the ethical treatment…
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Online Workshop
Summer 2024 2-Day Event: What is Christian Discipline? Christian Discipline is radical and counterintuitive. God’s Word does not provide a parenting method- even though for decades culture has tried to turn a couple verses in Proverbs into one. The “tools” many Christians have relied on for so long actually do not have the power to deliver our…
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Summer 2024 2-Day Event: What is Christian Discipline? This event is for adults only. Please plan on attending both days. If you have any questions about the event, please just reach out! 2-Day Online Workshop Friday July 19th & Friday July 26th, 2024 Cost: A donation of any amount to RCD. 6:00pm – 8:30pm ET both Friday…
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