Parents should be their children's first and primary teachers. Both in classical and Biblical education. Churches and schools (private or public) are aids to help parents do their job of teaching. A good education begins, continues, and culminates at home. That was the idea of the SHEMA in Deu 6:3ff. The Law of Moses commanded … Continue reading What Great Parents Do
Marriage Matters Monday: Common Conflict
I missed everyone last week. We were out of town early in the week for the funeral of a friend and later in the week to celebrate our 23 wedding anniversary. But I am back, refreshed, and ready to post again this week. Paul writes about temptation: "No temptation has overtaken you that is not … Continue reading Marriage Matters Monday: Common Conflict
Jesus’ Three “R”s
"Reading, 'Riting, and 'Rithmatic, taught to the tune of a Hickory stick . . ." So say the song lyrics. But that never made sense to me. I thought that spelling was important. There are not three "R"s but one "R", one "W", and one "A" - but I digress. Thinking about school starting brought … Continue reading Jesus’ Three “R”s
When Father’s Cry
I have had a number of fathers cry while talking to me. Watching these men (strong men I look up to) cry started me thinking about the reasons why fathers cry. Six main reasons fathers cry: Birth of child. School – that day you drop them off at Pre-school or kindergarten. When their children are … Continue reading When Father’s Cry
Marriage and Communication
Time for Marriage Monday and another post about Making Marriage Work. Last time we looked at celebrating the differences that we have with our spouses. That was good advice (if I do say so myself) but you cannot adjust to differences if you do not communicate them. I am certain that what I share today … Continue reading Marriage and Communication
God and Answered Prayer
Garth Brooks sang, "Sometimes I thank God, for unanswered prayers, Remember when you're talkin' to the man upstairs, That just because he doesn't answer doesn't mean he don't care, Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers." (Unanswered Prayers, No Fences, 1990). I read a post recently from concerning Psalm 37:4, "Delight yourself in the LORD, and he … Continue reading God and Answered Prayer
Parents and Influence
Parents, future parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents allow me to be quite candid with you. You have influence over the children in your life. I know, I know, we think we have lost influence to TV, the internet, social media, video games, and their peers. Yet I keep reading reports and seeing evidence that the … Continue reading Parents and Influence
Making Marriage Work
After a week off, much needed I might add, I am getting back to writing. Thanks for stopping back by <grin>. Now that the obligatory greeting and explanation of a lack of recent posts are out of the way let us get back to Marriage Matters Monday. What does it take to make a marriage work? I can only … Continue reading Making Marriage Work
Parents Who Teach
OK. The title is obvious. Parents who teach -- I am not talking about parents who homeschool. Nor am I talking about parents who work in the field of education whether public or private. This is really about ALL parents. What do we teach our children? Do we teach them to love unconditionally? Do we … Continue reading Parents Who Teach
Marriage Monday – Marriageability Traits
I hear many young people talking about eventual marriage and mention that they are waiting for the right person. I watch TV shows and movies in which the main character is searching for the right person. I listen to married individuals in struggling relationships saying in so many words, that they think they married the … Continue reading Marriage Monday – Marriageability Traits
Driving Thought 