Thursday, 17 September 2026
The 7000
Indonesia
After years of relying on strict rules and physical discipline, an Indonesian mother found a new approach to raising her four children through the biblical principles taught in The Parenting Project. By establishing a family prayer altar and learning to communicate with genuine love alongside her husband, she has seen her children become more understanding and less rebellious.
When Maria Learned to Parent with Love, Not Just Rules
Jawaban.comtranslated from id
As a mother of four, Maria Magdalena spent years focusing strictly on rules and obedience, often reacting with anger or physical discipline when her children resisted. Her perspective shifted completely after she participated in The Parenting Project, where she learned about the emotional needs of children and the importance of parental modeling. Maria realized that while she had given plenty of advice, she had not been parenting with genuine, heartfelt love. She and her husband began to change their approach, establishing a family prayer altar and communicating more actively with their children. Slowly, Maria began to see a positive change in her children, who became less rebellious and more understanding. You can read more about Maria's journey of family restoration on the Jawaban website.
Across the region
In Indonesia, a mother’s journey of parenting has been quietly transformed through the adoption of biblical principles. After years of relying on strict rules and physical discipline, she and her husband established a family prayer altar and committed to communicating with genuine love. This shift in their home has softened their four children's hearts, leading to greater understanding and less rebellion. This quiet turning point in a single household serves as a gentle reminder of how God works through the restoration of families. Even in the private spaces of our homes, believers are never alone in their struggles or their desire to raise the next generation in faith. God continues to meet parents in their quiet obedience, transforming hearts one family at us.