The Bible has a lot to say about how people should treat one another.  I don’t think it’s ever too early to teach our children how to be a good friend.

Children can be selfish – they have to learn how to think of other people.  Training a child how to be a good friend will help them in every relationship of their lives.

In fact, think about it – the qualities that make a good friend area the same qualities that make a good spouse.  There’s really only one cause of divorce in all the world – selfishness. Now is the time to teach your children to put others before themselves and turn their back on selfishness.

When you teach your child how to be a good friend, you are laying a good foundation for the rest of their lives.

Here are some things that a good friend is:

GET A NEW PERSPECTIVE

There are a lot of ways to look at any given circumstance.

Maybe you’re in the middle of a challenging situation right now, and you feel trapped – like there’s no way out.  You’ve been over it a million times in your head, and you just can’t find the answer.

Well, that’s one way to look at it. That’s one perspective.

But I have encouraging news for you today – there’s another way to look at your situation!  God’s way.

And as you might guess, His way is a way of victory.  He sees a way out.  He sees you coming out on top of this situation by faith.  Hallelujah!

Karen Jensen delivers powerful messages about Christian parenting, achieving victory in life, God’s love for you, your freedom in Christ, and many others. You are sure to be encouraged and blessed by her ministry.

Karen Jensen has also conducted Parenting With a Purpose Seminars throughout the U.S. and overseas. Her seminars cover a wide range of both spiritual and practical aspects of parenting for both married and single parents, including discipline, stages of parenting, teaching responsibility, and keeping your children surrounded with faith.