Summer is rapidly approaching and you are making your family plans. Here is a list of ten things you can do as a family this summer. Travel together. You do not have to go far. You can travel a couple of hours and take in new sights. Within that distance form us there is American Village that recreates colonial America, … Continue reading Ten Things to Do this Summer
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Parenting God’s Way
Take a look at today’s headlines and you will read about children and drug abuse. You will read about teen alcohol abuse, and you will read about violence in the youth culture. Municipalities create stricter laws, increase law enforcement presence, and establish curfews, but the abuse and violence continues. What is the answer? How can … Continue reading Parenting God’s Way
Children and Arrows
No, not children with sharp arrows, that is a trip to the ER waiting to happen . . . “Behold children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his … Continue reading Children and Arrows
A Needy Family or Not
Every family has certain needs. That is a "no-brainer." Some of these needs are basic physical needs such as: food, clothing, and shelter. In the aftermath of earthquakes, fires, tornadoes, and flooding rivers these basic needs are in an immediate state - people need these needs met as soon as possible. Yet there are other … Continue reading A Needy Family or Not
Losing Children
The day turned out to be a good day. The Florida Sun came out that morning and the day warmed nicely. Amy was running a few errands or was at the church building getting ready for some event, I really do not recall why I was home alone with our small son. We were relatively new … Continue reading Losing Children
Three (3) Things
Three things, I can remember three things. When Amy asks me to run to the store to pick up a few items, I can usually remember three things. Once she adds the fourth item . . . I have to make a list. Most of the time, I can remember three things. Three things. As I … Continue reading Three (3) Things
For Sale
I met with a realtor yesterday. We will soon be putting our house on the market. Since accepting the position as preaching minister at Central Church of Christ in Tuscaloosa, I have been driving about 94 miles round trip to my study. Thinking about selling our house brought to mind an old article I read years … Continue reading For Sale
The Family That . . .
For those that do not already know, my dad had a heart defibrillator installed yesterday morning. Due to the skill of the surgical team and most importantly God's care all went well and He should go home today to convalesce under the careful and skillful hands of my mother, his wife of 54 years. I … Continue reading The Family That . . .
Parenting a Christian Home
This week we are fortunate to be sitting at the feet of a great speaker and student of God. Sammy Jones of Freed-Hardeman University is presenting a series of lessons at Parrish Church of Christ that deal with the overall theme of Christianity 24/7. WOW! The lessons are practical and hit me right where I … Continue reading Parenting a Christian Home
Dads and Children
Last Tuesday I posted some thoughts on what to say to your children. A lot of people read that particular blog indicating to me that readers want more about parenting. So . . . here we go again. Paul writes in Eph 6:4, "Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up … Continue reading Dads and Children
Driving Thought 