Loving The Middle School Years
March 10, 2020
Help! My Kids Are Home All Day!
March 28, 2020
By Dr. Kira Wilson Administrator of Covenant Academy
The uncertainty of the COVID19 has created a storm in our present day ̶ a storm that can produce anxiety and fear in our children as well as ourselves. As parents, we want to protect our children and calm their fears. They may fear getting the virus or having a parent or grandparent contract it. The changes in their school routine and limitations on social interaction may cause them anxiety. How can we help them navigate this troubled time?
It has been said that fear and faith cannot co-exist, one or the other will rule in our hearts pushing the other out. If this is true, then we must instill faith. Faith is trusting in someone or something. Who or what can help? Who has the answers and who can bring us peace?
Faith is Our Anchor
Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). In a time of turmoil, faith is our anchor and gives us hope for a brighter future. Storms come unexpectedly. The object of our faith determines how we handle the trials of life and ride out the storms.
Children will look to parents who they instinctively trust for answers. I remember as a child witnessing….
