I first learned of Dr. Dobson when I attended his 7-part teaching on raising children (I've forgotten the actual name of the teaching). But I saw it on a reel-to-reel film at a church. My eldest son (now 44 years old) was an infant at the time, and I had absolutely NO clue how to parent him. I vividly remember watching Dr. Dobson draw a line on a chalkboard with one end labeled “anger” and the other end labeled “action.” Dr. Dobson also used “little Johnny” as an example of not picking up his coat he left on the floor the first time he was asked to do so. Dr. Dobson explained how anger and action eventually meet, and the mistake was believing that anger motivated the child to obey, when really it was the action. And he taught how to have the child obey the first time simply by taking action without anger at that point. I cannot tell you enough how impactful this teaching was in my life. I believe it saved my life and my kids as well. Years later, my kids were brought up listening to Adventures in Odyssey on cassette tapes (I still have them!). Then came CDs, and every family car trip we listened to them. Now my granddaughter listens through the app. My adult kids still listen to them also with their kids on family car trips. In fact, my stepson (now age 39) received Jesus when he was about age 9 after listening to the episode where Connie got saved! I tried to find that 7-part series Dr. Dobson taught way back when but, much to my dismay, never could. I have “taught“ this over the years to many of my friends who were parents, and even now to those becoming parents. I will be so glad to be able to see Dr. Dobson in heaven, and let him know firsthand how he impacted my life and left a legacy in my family. So, if you’re reading this and actually know how I can obtain that series he taught, PLEASE let me know. Thank you for allowing me to share this memory.
PreviousI felt such a sadness and loss when I heard that Dr. James Dobson had passed away. Heaven won such a prize in gaining this man. And, we suffer such a loss here. Dr. Dobson gave such sound wisdom to Christian parents. He always valued marriage and the sanctity of life. My mom read his books, listened to him on the radio, and considered him a man of wisdom. He was a resource for family, life, and marriage. He rallied us all to fight the good fight, leading by example. I remember being an impressionable teenager in the late 1990s, when I had the privilege of hearing Dr. Dobson speak at our church in Nashville during a family rally. And, in 2010, I read his Bringing Up Boys as I rocked and nursed my newborn baby. I listened to him on the radio, trying to soak up all I could while raising my children. Dr. Dobson, thank you for giving so much to my family. Through your ministry, you have encouraged families, parents, and, in my family, generations. You leave a legacy that points to Jesus. You were his hands and feet for many years. Thank you to the Dobson family, for the sacrifices you made throughout the years, and for sharing Dr. Dobson with us. We are praying that you feel the comfort and peace that only God gives. I hope you find joy in the memories and the beautiful legacy that Dr. James Dobson left behind.
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