And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4 The house is going up. In the field where the large tree fell, a new home is being built. On our way to school, my children make comments, and we enjoy watchingContinue reading “Building Your Kids”
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The Value Vs. Cost of A Christian School Education
For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Luke 14:28 While you may not be building a tower, every parent is building a child! The principle of counting the cost definitely applies to how we manage the upbringing andContinue reading “The Value Vs. Cost of A Christian School Education”
Remembering God While Young
Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them… Ecclesiastes 12:1 Meeting God in your youth is a great way to deal with the problems that come with aging: Relationship distress, disease, disappointment,Continue reading “Remembering God While Young”
A Demonic Inspiration?
A Demonic Inspiration? One 12 year old Michigan girl set herself on fire attempting the “Fire Challenge” she saw on Youtube. She burned over half her body and will need 3 more surgeries. She poured rubbing alcohol on herself and lit a match. This “challenge” phenomenon on social media is a dangerous trend that appealsContinue reading “A Demonic Inspiration?”
Starting the New School Year Right
Starting the New School Year Right The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. Proverbs 21:5 You may enjoy this humorous story as much as I did: “A college freshman was giving her friend a tour of the college she attended. She pointed outContinue reading “Starting the New School Year Right”
Setting Examples in Front
Setting Examples in Front Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 Our church is blessed to have Bible College and Christian College music tour groups visit each year. There are many benefits toContinue reading “Setting Examples in Front”
Stops and Steps
Stops and Steps The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. Psalm 37:23-24 And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and restContinue reading “Stops and Steps”
When Violent Death Hits Home
When Violent Death Hits Home I have sent among you the pestilence after the manner of Egypt: your young men have I slain with the sword, and have taken away your horses; and I have made the stink of your camps to come up unto your nostrils: yet have ye not returned unto me, saithContinue reading “When Violent Death Hits Home”
I Missed the Conference
I Missed The Conference Red face. Swollen brow. My left eye was nearly swollen shut. It was somewhat difficult to breath. The headache was paralyzing. “You look terrible.” My doctor said to me Monday morning. I appreciate it when my medical doctors are straight up with me. “Take this medicine and you will be betterContinue reading “I Missed the Conference”
The New “Valentines Day Massacre”
The New Valentines Day Massacre February 14, 1929, seven men were killed in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood by 4 men in a planned attack in a mob war. According to Wiki – “Two of the shooters were dressed as uniformed policemen, while the others wore suits, ties, overcoats and hats. Witnesses saw the “police” leadingContinue reading “The New “Valentines Day Massacre””
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