1. Date your spouse. Even after you are married, you need to date your spouse. Schedule a night once or twice a month for a night out together, without the children. You and your children will benefit from making your marriage a priority. If you can't afford a baby-sitter, find another couple with whom you can trade off baby-sitting duties. 2. Wherever you are, be all there. When you are about the Lord's work, remember it is Christ you are serving. A poor work ethic invites ridicule and diminishes credibility. On the other hand, don't dwell on ministry problems and responsibilities after you leave the office. Flip off the switch when you head for home. If you're preoccupied, you time with your family won't really count. Let your loved ones know that they are truly cherished. 3. Eat dinner together. A common thread among successful people is that most grew up eating dinner with their families. The benefits of eating meals with your family are both obvious and numerous: Manners are taught, principles are modeled, and lessons are learned.
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Friday, February 16, 2007
Balancing Ministry and Family
