Strengthen My Hands

This fun whiteboard drawing takes you through the life cycle of a caterpillar giving a great comparison to our growth in the Christian life. The goal of a caterpillar is not to become a “better caterpillar,” but to become an entirely new creature – a butterfly!

Instead of aiming for perfect parenthood, why not aim for whole parenthood? You can be a whole father. A whole mother. Exercising love and limits. With control and support.

By intentionally loosening the definitions of a few Biblical terms, we as young people can allow lots of room for the little things that appeal to us.

It is a special thing these days to have eight children and keep the hearts of each of them. As a matter of fact it is extraordinary. And coming from a son it is especially valuable to hear how that was done. Roger Magnuson had many gifts. He had many opportunities and serendipities!