START UP A CHILD
My siblings and I picked up some of our parents' most interesting habits. Over the years, they kept these routines so consistent that sometimes it felt a little obsessive. Simple things like washing our hands thoroughly before eating, or the way we inspect our utensils and dishes, sometimes rinsing them quickly, even if they are already clean. We were also never, ever allowed to skip our morning wash-and-grooming routine before breakfast. I’m still surprised at how deeply these habits and routines have stayed with me. There are other, more meaningful habits my parents instilled in us that have also remained over the years. For instance, we always ate dinner together as a family, prayed together before bed, and attended church together every week. I’m thankful my parents were so committed to making these a regular part of our lives because now they feel natural and essential to me. They didn’t just tell us to do these things; they did them with us regularly. Proverbs 22:6 s...
