Parenting Based on Prosperity Principles
Sep 03, 2006
My work is centered around learning to live day by day according to correct principles. In other words, it’s about keeping standards of conduct that position us to fully receive all the prosperity—financially, relationally, and personally—that God and His Universe are eager to offer.
When we discover true principles, we gain something solid: the assurance that living by them consistently produces the best possible outcomes. If we're building prosperity on solid principles, we can trust that the results will be the best they can be.
And just like there are principles for prosperity, there are also principles for right parenting.
So what do you do when you’re hit with a parenting dilemma?
If you understand the principles of right parenting, you’ll know how to respond. It may look different at different stages of a child’s life, but when a parent is guided by true principles, they can trust they’ve done the right thing—and that the outcome will be the best it can be. Now, many parents operate on some kind of principle, but if it’s not the right one, their efforts can eventually backfire.
That’s why knowing and living by true principles is so powerful. What’s the payoff?
Peace of mind.
And in today’s world, that kind of peace is priceless.
Our children are meant to make their own choices—and thank goodness for that! But as parents, it’s our job to guide them, and help them connect the dots between their choices and the natural consequences—both positive and negative. Our goal isn’t just to teach right and wrong. It’s to help them become spiritually and emotionally self-sufficient. That means teaching them to be accountable to something higher than ourselves.
Too often, parents pour energy into teaching morality, hoping their kids “do the right thing” when no one’s watching. But often, there’s something missing—and this September, you’ll have the chance to discover exactly what that missing piece is.
I’m far from a perfect parent, but I’ve found a beautifully simple way to teach accountability. My friends Matt and Julie Reichmann introduced me to a system—a mindset—that brings so much clarity and direction to the sacred work of parenting.
Their approach mirrors the way God seems to parent us. It’s practical, it’s simple, and it offers a bird’s eye view of parenting through the lens of correct principles. And when life throws you a curveball, those principles serve as a grounding point—an anchor you can return to that will help you move forward with confidence and calm.
It’s been about three years since I first went through the program, and I’ve seen how it’s shaped my children’s ability to set and achieve their own goals. I’ve seen them internalize the truth that their worth isn’t based on perfection. And now, with another baby on the way, I feel the pull for a refresher—to deepen these habits even more before the newest little one arrives.
So, for a slightly selfish reason, I called the Reichmanns and asked what it would take to bring this message to Arizona—not just for me, but for my friends here and anyone else who feels drawn to join.
Matt, who works in law enforcement in Southern California (and has some stories, let me tell you!), is a busy guy. But he graciously agreed to carve out some time and host this program as a teleconference.
Whether you’re local or flying in, I hope you’ll consider being part of this. You don’t have to be a perfect parent. You just need to be open to learning—and to anchoring your efforts in the kind of principles that bring peace, confidence, and growth for the whole family.
(This class was recorded and is available here)
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