Archive for July 2020
Being Wisdom for Our Children
The book of Proverbs is written by Solomon to his son. God declares Solomon to be the wisest man to have ever lived and ever will live; 1 Kings 3:12 (NLT): “I (God) will give you (Solomon) what you asked for! I will give you a wise and understanding heart such as no one else…
Read MoreOpinions? Everybody Has One!
The challenges of the past four months have revealed much for us to process. Two significant realities have come to light during this time that will impact our children going forward: our natural bend to be divisive and to be sedentary. Mark Twain said, “Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to…
Read MoreFear or Principle?
Principle is the “fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.” It walks hand in hand with morality. Character is revealed as a result of moral principle or lack thereof. Fear, on the other hand, is “an unpleasant emotion caused by…
Read MoreRaising Fiscally Responsible Children
Individuals within the family define that family; families within a community define the community; and their effects then spread into towns, counties, states and nations. The blessings and challenges of any area is a by-product of the homes within their sphere of influence. We want a fiscally responsible government. In the same mindset we must…
Read More“Respect”: What Does It Look Like?
Respect seems to be missing in our contemporary culture. It is the “dinosaur” of a struggling society. We are confused into thinking that respect is something you demand from others. A definition of respect is “due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others” — a lost virtue in our contemporary society. When…
Read MoreChanneling Our Freedoms
Freedom is defined as “the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.” We can easily be influenced to think that our nation’s freedoms allow us to do wrong, to be loud, and to infringe on the rights of others. It is important to teach our children that…
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