Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. Proverbs 12:1 The emphasis in parenting in this era is to reward the positive. It is implied that a parent who enforces a negative rule (“You may not…”) is hurting the child’s self-esteem by correcting “bad” behavior; the best way to…
Read MoreHim we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. Colossians 1:28 “Preach the gospel, if necessary, use words.” I don’t love the quote but there is truth in the thinking that we can’t share the gospel and not live faithfully. Our Christian living may…
Read MoreKeep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 I used to shake my head at my mother because she was always worried about money, though she did not need to be. Now, I…
Read MoreWe will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the LORD, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. Psalm 78:4 I horrified two young, single, female friends with news I heard of a study out of Stanford University that is titled, “The Demise…
Read MoreCorrect me, O LORD, but in justice; not in your anger, lest you bring me to nothing. Jeremiah 10:24 When I was a Juvenile Probation Officer (before I had my own children), it was obvious that respect for authority and the influence of parental examples is settled at a very young age. This means that…
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