Dealing with Boundries for Adult Children

Posted on May 24, 2009 
Filed Under Focus on the Family, Focus on the Family Broadcast, Parenting

Allison Bottke came to faith in Christ later in life.  If you saw her sitting in church, you might think she was born there and you would probably very much want to meet this vivacious lady.  But I wonder if she’s treated so warmly by those whose first knowledge of her is that her son in is the State Penitentiary?   It’s a great reminder that we need to have grace with one another.  You see, although we are often tempted to judge folks by their children–especially their adult children–Christ’s redemption in our lives today doesn’t necessarily throw a drop cloth over the mess from our past lives.

If you have relationships that continue to be impacted by your life before Christ, you may want to listen to Dr. Dobson’s interaction with Allison about boundaries and adult children.  You can find that and related materials here.

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