Teaching Our Children
Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. Psalm 34:11 Me: Did you just wipe your face on your sleeve? Grandson: No Me:Did you just tell me a lie? Grandson: No. Me:Do you know what a lie is? Grandson: A sin. Me:But do you know what it means…
Read MoreWorking on Relationships
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10 At Christmas, we hear from old friends and celebrate with some new ones. We are in touch with old neighbors, people we went to school with, and those who…
Read MoreDiscipline Matters
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 MoreLive It to Proclaim It
Him 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 MoreMoney and Faith
Keep 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…
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