different:
how God uses parenting to transform us wholly
by wick anderson
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About the Book
“..The truth is, even though as a young parent you know there are moments in every day life we need to be soaking in, “treasuring”, because they will pass…most of us want more than something vaguely sentimental. What if 10 years from now, when we walk past someone feeding their baby mashed peas at the mall play area, instead of thinking “I miss those days.” we could actually think to ourselves “I remember the incredible difference those days made in my life.” ?
I’m a youth pastor, and by nature of my profession and heart, I spend a lot of my time talking with teens and adults about areas of growing in following Jesus. Many of the ways we find helpful to growing in our faith are referred to as “disciplines”, because we have to work at them. These things don’t come naturally, but as they are practiced, offer quite a bit to who we are becoming. Praying regularly. Reading the scriptures. Attending worship, in a community centered on Christ.
One of the most significant moments in my life came, when realizing how much parenting offered as a “spiritual discipline”. When I opened the door to parenting as more than just a way to actively raise my children, or passively survive having kids at home; and embraced it as something that God could use to transform me as well…and well, I’ve never been the same. I’ve been DIFFERENT ever since.
In Revelation 21:5, God declares “Behold, I am making all things new!” I believe he allows us to join him in that “making all things new”, and that parenting offers much in regard to bringing redemptive transformation, both to us, and the world we live in. I invite you to open that door with me, not as someone who is looking back saying “I’ve done it all perfect, follow me.” but rather as someone in the trenches saying, “Wow, this can really be used by God to transform things…”
Features & Details
- Primary Category: Religion & Spirituality
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Project Option: 5×8 in, 13×20 cm
# of Pages: 206 - Publish Date: Feb 03, 2012
About the Creator
Wick Anderson was born and raised in Mid-Michigan. He attained his BA in Youth Ministry from Olivet Nazarene University in 2003, MDiv from Wesley Seminary in 2018, and has experience in speaking, writing, and leading worship. He is currently an ordained Elder in the Free Methodist Church, and serves in Illinois with his wife, Sarah, and their three children. He can roast a batch of green coffee beans using a wooden spoon and a wok, and has conquered the "Bonus Round" of Wheel of Fortune (aired September 17th, 2007). When he was in 5th grade, he won an award through Young Authors for his creative book "Tongue Twister Teasers", and loves the NHL playoff season. Although he would never even try to write a book on "How to be a Parent", Wick Anderson believes God can use it to mess up our lives in great ways. Wick is passionate about parenting, and offering God the act of parenting as a Spiritual Discipline.