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Solomon advises, “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it” (Proverbs 22:6). To “train” is to disciple and indicates how the application of God’s Word will encourage, empower, and equip children. The parent that spends time knowing his child will recognize the call and purpose of God in the child’s life and will work with God in growing the child toward his destiny in Christ. Discipleship is designed to make clear to the children the plan and purpose of God for them. B L U E R I D G E G E O R G I A Summer U-Picks! Blueberries Blackberries & Apples Subject to Availability: Call for Details. Bring this ad in for a FREE Tractor Ride! Valid for one person. Offer available only on U-Pick Weekends when the tractor is running. Expires September 21, 2014. Not redeemable for cash. MERCIER-ORCHARDS.COM 800-361-7731 In writing to fathers, Paul says, “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” S. Houdmann at www.gotquestions.org writes, “The negative part of this verse indicates that a father is not to foster negativity in his children by severity, injustice, partiality, or unreasonable exercise of authority. Harsh, unreasonable conduct towards a child will only serve to nurture evil i