Stepping Stones Pathways To Communication Between Parent and Child.

By J.T. Kirkland

STEPPING STONES

Pathways To Communication Between Parent and Child.

 

Communication has been identified as the NUMBER ONE relationship problem in parenting.

 

Stepping Stones offers a simple uncomplicated tool to help get parents and children talking and sharing! Providing parents with a respectful vehicle to explore sensitive topics without appearing meddlesome.

 

The Benefits from Stepping Stones Are Priceless!

• Unlock those closed doors of emotions and opinions.
• Discover the goals, ambitions, hopes and dreams of your children.
• Unveil ones inner fears, worries, concerns, and apprehensions.
• Reveal opinions that may be blocked or that the parents did not even realize existed.
• Find out what your child is really thinking, how they truly feel about various things. 

Stepping Stones is a Christian-based verbally interactive book which provides Biblical Scriptures along with pertinent questions designed to stimulate communication, encourage understanding, and build relationships.

A SAMPLE TOPIC (abbreviated text)

PRIVACY
God would surely have known it, for he knows the secrets of every heart. Psalm 44:21   

•    What is your idea of privacy? What does it mean to you?
•    Do you believe you have a right to privacy?
•    Do parents have a right to know what music you listen to, videos or TV shows you watch, books or magazines you read, or what sites you visit on the Internet?
•    Should parents be able to view your e-mails and text-messages? If not why?

CHILDREN: Do you feel your parents are truly concerned about you and your safety or just being nosy and controlling?  What do you feel is an invasion of your privacy?  

PARENTS: What information or things do you feel you should be watchful for of regarding your children?

CHILDREN & PARENTS: Can a comprise be struck between you so that all of your rights are preserved and each feels comfortable and not threatened?

 

You Never Know Which Topic, Passage or Questions from Stepping Stones Will Transform a Relationship. 
 

SOME OF THE VARIOUS TOPICS
ALMIGHTY
ARGUING/QUARRELING  
BEING THANKFUL  
BODY IS A TEMPLE    
BULLYING-PERSECUTION
COMMUNICATION
CONFIDENCE/BELIEVING IN YOURSELF
CURSING-PROFANITY
DISCIPLINE
FAITH
FAMILY       
FEAR
FRIENDSHIP
FUTURE-JOB CAREER
GIVING       
GOSSIP      
GRIEF  
HEROES
HONESTY
HOPE
JEALOUSY/ ENVY/ RIVALRY
JESUS
JUDGING          
LOVE
MEEK / PATIENCE              
MIRROR-MIRROR
MISTAKES/ERRORS/ FAILURE   
MONEY  
PRIVACY
RESPONSIBILITY/TRUSTWORTHY  
SEXUAL ABUSE - INCEST
SPEAKING UP FOR OTHERS     
TALENTS/GIFTS
TATOOS-BODY PIERCING
TEACHING & INSTRUCTION
TEMPTATION
TRUST
VILE           

 

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: J.T. Kirkland
• Release date: Sep 5, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393476375

Book preview

ALMIGHTY

†  Your father's blessings are greater than the blessings of the ancient mountains, than [a] the bounty of the age-old hills.  Genesis 49:26

†  Before the mountains were brought forth or ever You had formed and given birth to the earth and the world, even from everlasting  to everlasting You are God.  Psalm 90:2

†  Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.  1 John 4:7

†  God's riches are so great! The things He knows and His wisdom are so deep! No one can understand His thoughts. No one can understand His ways. Romans 11:33

†  Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.  Jesus Christ

†  For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

♦  WHO DO YOU THINK God is?

♦  Is God just this mighty figure that sits on a throne and judges’ people?

♦  Where is God?

♦  What does he do?

♦  When did you first learn about God?

♦  Who told you about him?

♦  Do you pray and talk with God every day?

♦  Do you believe that God is everywhere and that he sees and knows all things?

♦  Knowing that he is everywhere, how does it make you feel?

♦  Would you change some of your actions or words knowing that he is watching you always?

♦  Have you ever thought about all of the good things that the God has bestowed upon you?

♦  How has God blessed your life?

♦  Can you recall a circumstance or something that happened when the Lord played a major role in the outcome?

♦  When have you felt God’s presence and seen his blessings?

♦  Do you thank the Lord often for all that he has given you?

♦  Where have you seen God at work in your life?

♦  Do you feel God is watching over and blessing you and your loved ones?

♦  Do you believe all good things are from God? What about the bad things in your life? Are they from God too? Or are they of the Devil?

♦  Has God ever failed you, or was it you who failed God? If so when? How did you feel?

♦  Have you ever felt abandoned by God? When? How did you feel? Hurt, alone, scared, etc.?

♦  Did God eventually show you that he was with you all of the time.

♦  How would your life differ without your faith in the Almighty?

ANGELS 

†  Jesus said to him, Away from me, Satan! For it is written: Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only. Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.     Matthew 4:10-12

†  For it is written, ‘He will command His angels concerning you to guard you. Luke 4:10

†  Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.  Hebrews 13:2

♦  DO YOU BELIEVE THAT angels are watching over us?

♦  Angels are found throughout the Bible, so do your truly believe that they exist?

♦  Have you ever been blessed by the guidance of God’s angels?

♦  Was there a time in your life when angels intervened or provided protection on your behalf?

♦  Would you describe what happened. How did you feel after that event?

♦  Did it change you in anyway?

♦  Did you feel uncomfortable telling others about your experience with angels? Why?

♦  Have you ever heard the voice of an angel?

♦  Have you ever seen an angel?

♦  If you have been blessed with the vision of an angel, how would you describe them?

♦  If you ever made a special request to an angel, was the outcome what you hoped for or expected?

♦  Known anyone who had an experience with an angel? Would you tell us their story?

♦  Why do you think God created angels?

♦  How do you think your life would be different if you knew that angels are watching over you at all times? Do you know that they are?

ARGUING / QUARRELING 

†  Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.  2 Timothy 2:14

†  Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. 2 Timothy 2:23

♦  ARE YOU CONSIDERED more of an arguer or a peacemaker?

♦  Who do you quarrel with the most? Why?

♦  What makes you angry enough to want to quarrel?

♦  What is really worth arguing over?

♦  Must you always win an argument in order to prove superiority? Or, do you let others have the victory?

♦  Do certain topics or events set you off?

♦  Who have you quarreled with lately? Did you settle that dispute or is there still a lingering problem?

♦  Do you try to calm down and listen to the other person’s side, their point of view?

♦  Have you said hurtful things to someone in an argument that you wish you had not said?

♦  Do you think you could apologize to that person now?

♦  Can you learn to walk away from potentially explosive situations?

♦  How did Jesus argue in the Bible? Was he sarcastic or did he give mostly examples through parables? Can you tell us your favorite parable?   

BEING THANKFUL

†  Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

†    I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving. Psalm 69:30

†  With praise and thanksgiving, they sang to the Lord: Ezra 3:11

†  I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.  Psalm 9:1

♦  WHAT DO YOU THANK God for? Do you thank God for both the good and the bad?

♦  Is this scripture hard for you to accept? Why?

♦  When we face trials, do you have trouble thanking God when things don’t go your way?

♦  Did you believe that trials make you stronger?

♦  Have you ever thanked God for something that made you sad, even though you know it may have happened for your own good? Would you like to tell us about it?

♦  When have you seen the good in something bad that happened, knowing that it is God’s will for your life? How about something that may have hurt your feelings or was a disappointment?

♦  Have you helped someone who was going through a difficult time by relating this scripture to them?

♦  Do you think it is pleasing to God when you give him thanks and give thanks to others?

♦  Have you been in a situation in front of others when something did not go your way, yet you did not get mad or pout? Perhaps even thanked God? If so, how did you feel afterward? How did others react?

♦  How do you think God feels when he sees you being thankful or understanding his ways in a situation that may be painful?

BIBLE 

†  He replied, My mother and brothers are those who hear God's word and put it into practice. Luke 8:21

†  But if anyone obeys his word, God's love is truly made complete in him. 1 John 2:5

†  Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Joshua