After yesterday's post hit a pulse or a nerve, I thought i would just give a simple list of suggestions for raising children. I am a parent of a 13 year old son -- I am still learning. But here are some suggestions that are beneficial to me now: Pray for them. Pray with them. … Continue reading What We Can do for our Children
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Children, Parents, and Patience
"What helps us learn patience?" I asked the class. "God teaches us patience when He blesses us with children," replied Roy (a grandfather in his 70's). Chuckles of laughter and murmurs of 'amen' circled through the class. "Raising aging parents!" exclaimed Lynn - Roy's daughter. The chuckles turned to real laughter. I love teaching the … Continue reading Children, Parents, and Patience
What We Should Give Our Children
The Psalmist reminds us that "Children are an heritage from the Lord . . ." (Ps 127:3). God blesses us with children and give us the responsibility to raise them up to be His good stewards (cf. Eph 6:4). Here are some ideas on what we can give our children to help them on their way: A … Continue reading What We Should Give Our Children
Anticipation
The phenomenon actually began weeks if not months ago. Students and teachers alike began counting the days until Summer Break. This morning, I asked Andrew (age 12 / grade 7th) what he was looking forward to about school being out for the summer. He had a number of answers, but two stood out. I won't have to … Continue reading Anticipation
Care for the Demanding
We had a Tom Cat named Boots, he is a roamer, we are not sure where or if he is at this moment. We also had a stray, Little Bit, who adopted us and had two litters of kittens before she died defending the second set from a pack of stray dogs. Of her litters … Continue reading Care for the Demanding
Top Ten Signs a Teenage Male is in Your House
This summer our son, Andrew, turns 13. This seems to be a turning point year for him. He is learning to play guitar, he played Jr High Basketball, and is currently working out for football. In the past he participated in quiz bowl events in Elementary and earned a 1st Degree Level 3 BlackBelt in … Continue reading Top Ten Signs a Teenage Male is in Your House
Raising Great Kids!
(At left: My son Andrew and his cousin Katy explore a drainage ditch in Grayson, KY)Paul tells parents, " . . . do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." Eph 6:4 (English Standard Version)HOW can we do this?I find a method in the … Continue reading Raising Great Kids!
Larry and Lecil
This morning halfway through my walk I stopped at the local Veterans' Memorial and talked with Larry and Lecil. They have been friends since childhood and now are retired from underground mining. They had great stories to tell and some good advice to share. Their advice had to do with work and what they considered … Continue reading Larry and Lecil
Top Ten Verses About Fatherhood
From the home office in Oakman, Alabama we have a top ten list of Bible verses concerning fathers, and a comment or two as to how we can learn from them . . .10. Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers. (Pro 17:6) I know grown children … Continue reading Top Ten Verses About Fatherhood
Successfully Raising Children
"Behold children are a heritage from the Lord,The fruit of the womb a reward.Like arrows in the hand of a warriorare the children of one's youth.Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!"Psalm 127:3-5 (ESV)"Like arrows in the hands of a warrior." What a great statement! A well-skilled archer has effective aim. We … Continue reading Successfully Raising Children
Driving Thought 