Did you know there is approximately the same amount of gunpowder in a firecracker as in a rifle shell? But the firecracker is unfocused. It just makes a big noise and accomplishes nothing. The rifle shell, on the other hand, focuses that power in a specific direction and delivers an enormous punch.

You can be a firecracker Christian or a rifle shot Christian. It’s a matter of focus. Paul was a highly focused, rifle shot Christian. He declared, “I press toward the mark for the high call of God in Christ Jesus.”

You can be a firecracker parent or a rifle-shot parent. One makes a lot of noise. The other gets results. It’s a matter of focus. Be cautious about “firecrackers” – Source unknown