Have you ever been lost? Have you discovered that you have no idea where you are and how you came to be there? This summer we met a part of my family in Orlando for a four day trip to Disney World Theme Parks (all of them). While there my brother and parents found joy … Continue reading Lost and Alone
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Fourteen Years Ago Today
Do you know where you were and what you were doing, July 25, 1997? Like the day the Challenger Exploded or the day the Twin Towers fell. This is a day I will remember. It seems only yesterday to me. I stood there, watching those around me. I bowed in prayer over the events unfolding … Continue reading Fourteen Years Ago Today
Road Trip
Yesterday, July 13, 2011 will go down in my person history book. I had a great road trip with Andrew (my soon to be 14 year old). We were not able to go with the youth group to Six Flags Over Georgia this year - our schedule would not allow it. We made alternate plans … Continue reading Road Trip
The Ministry of Parenthood
The Ministry of Parenthood There are a number of texts to speak about the role of parents, specifically fathers. We could consider the following: Eph 6:4, Col 3:21, Ps 127:3 Then there are general verses about every Christian being a minister (servant): 1 Pet 4:10-11 Parenthood is such a ministry. We must give parents: Time to be good parents. Training to be good … Continue reading The Ministry of Parenthood
Parents are People Even on Sunday
Sunday morning. What thoughts come to your mind when you hear those two words? Do you think along the lines of Lionel Richie and breathe a sigh of easy? Do you think like David and say, "I was glad when they said to me, let us go to the house of the Lord." Or are … Continue reading Parents are People Even on Sunday
What We Can do for our Children
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
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
Fulfilling Expectations
Jim settled down to go to sleep on the top bunk. Below him Dennis, his younger brother, chuckled over his plan. Dennis begins to yell, "Jimmy stop, that hurts, ow, quit hitting me!" Jim hears steps coming down the hall, he sits up in bed to find his dad standing over him, belt in hand. … Continue reading Fulfilling Expectations
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 