Rewards are a natural part of God's plan for us. But if we use rewards in the wrong way, it can do a lot more harm than good. In this episode, I shine the light on some hard truths about our reward system and give some ideas on how we can move forward in the right direction.

How do we nurture goodness in our children in this fallen world? Surrounded by less than ideal influences in certain books, music, movies, videos, experiences, and peers, is there a special formula to help us navigate this world and cultivate goodness in our children? Amy Carmichael said, "A cup brimful of sweetness cannot spill even one drop of bitter water, no matter how suddenly jarred." Let's explore some different ways Charlotte Mason suggested for us to cultivate the goodness in ourselves and our children so that this world is a joy to be a part of.

Researchers have found that when we read literary fiction, our brains actually simulate what the characters in the books are feeling. Our brain literally rewire itself to emulate that character. Charlotte Mason told us, "The characters in the books we know become our mentors or our warnings, our instructors always." What we take in in the form of literature becomes a part of us. We must carefully choose the characters our children spend time with in their books. Let me give you some tips on how to do this.