In today’s episode, Rene and Rebekah explore what it means to create a grace-filled home by discipling our children with compassion, not control. Parenting isn’t about producing perfect kids; it’s about pointing them to a perfect Savior.

With biblical insight and personal stories, they share how God models love, patience, and grace—and how we can reflect that same love in our parenting, even on the hardest days.

• The difference between control and biblical love (1 Corinthians 13)

• Why compassion is more effective than correction (Psalm 103:13)

• How to model God’s unconditional love in everyday parenting (1 John 4:19, Romans 5:8)

• Simple, practical tips to build a home rooted in grace

• Pause and pray before responding to your child.

• Speak more encouragement than correction throughout the day.

• Let failure be a doorway to grace, not shame.

• Say “I’m sorry” when you mess up because your humility teaches more than your perfection ever could and models God's grace.

God has grace for you as a parent, too. You don’t have to get it all right, just do your best. As you rest in His love, you’ll have more to give your children. You’re not alone on this journey.

• 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 – Love is patient and kind...

• Psalm 103:13 – The Lord shows compassion as a father to his children...

• Ephesians 4:32 – Be kind and compassionate, forgiving each other...

• 1 John 4:19 – We love because He first loved us.

• Romans 5:8 – While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

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