When my big kids were younger we received a Steve Green music CD of Bible verses. One of my favourite songs on that CD was Philippians 2:14, ‘Do everything without complaining or arguing so that you may become blameless and … Continue reading →
“If you love me, keep my commands.” John 14:15 NIV Our parents taught us well, how to honor our mother and father. They expected our honor and respect simply because we were their children and they were our parents. Honor … Continue reading →
It lives on the edges of my mind, permeating everything I do. Without it, I’m sad, downcast, listless, feeling like my life doesn’t matter. But then hope walks in and changes everything. Even David of the Bible recognized the power … Continue reading →
Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4 NIV Recently, in my recent article called, Life Unscripted, I confessed how I’d wished my children were born with scripts. That way, … Continue reading →
I know what you’re thinking. Aren’t we supposed to raise compliant teens? Don’t we want them to be obedient and easy to get along with rather than resistant? Well, yes. And no. Compliant and resistant (rebellious?) teens both need nurturing. … Continue reading →
My mother became a widow when she was 84 years old. During the first year her grief was so deep that we almost lost her. With the help of doctors and counselors, she began living again. She was mentally alert … Continue reading →