Archive for October 2021
God’s Creation, God’s Design!
When we think in terms of design, we think of a plan and intention of an idea or thing. Everything God established in creation was by design. His design is for purpose and intent and generated from His perfect love. We can all relate to the anticipation of Christmas morning and opening gifts. We also…
Read MoreAiding and Abetting?
“Aiding and abetting is a legal doctrine related to the guilt of someone who aids or abets another person in the commission of a crime.” It gives us a picture of someone who positions themselves on the wrong side of right and wrong. In our role as parents, we must always assess our approach to…
Read MoreThey Are Just Kids…
I recently read this on a ball field fence: “They stand at the plate, their hearts beating fast, the bases are loaded, the die has been cast. Mom and Dad cannot help them, they stand all alone. A hit at this moment would send their team home. The ball meets the plate, they swing and…
Read MoreWhat Does It All Mean?
I heard Dr. Gary Sibcy, clinical psychologist, speaking to parents this week. He said, “Children are amazing observers but terrible interpreters.” Our children “catch” everything and process most of what they catch incorrectly. He went on to say that we must spend at least 15 minutes of devoted time with each of our children daily…
Read MoreDenial
“Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted. Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing anything good.” Titus 1:15-16 (NLT)…
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