Do You Have a “Child-Centered” Home?
Yesterday I posted a couple of quotes on parenting that I picked up in some Biblical Counseling training I have recently received. Today, to continue that theme, I would like to share some aspects of a “Child-Centered” home. These were received in my notes from Faith Ministries. They are not original with me. How do … Continue reading »
Pride & Prejudice in Parenting
Yesterday, (Monday, April 9), I spent a day in Biblical Counseling Training at Faith Ministries in Lafayette, IN. The day was broken into two basic sections: Lecture & Case Observation. The lectures were covering parenting and related issues. It was encouraging to be reminded of several aspects of biblical parenting and challenging to see where … Continue reading »
Are There Any Who Are Devout Lovers of God?
Are there any who are devout lovers of God? Let them enjoy this beautiful bright festival! Are there any who are grateful servants? Let them rejoice and enter into the joy of their Lord! Are there any weary from fasting? Let them now receive their due! If any have toiled from the first hour, let … Continue reading »
“Dirt” by the Collection; An Amazing Video, Amazing Truth
Lyrics: Abraham was scared to die, forsook his wife within a lie I think I know the reason why; cause he was made of dirt Joseph’s coat was full of pride, the blood of goats won’t wash you white if I was his brother, I’d have lied and left him in the dirt Moses never … Continue reading »
On Dandelions and Flourescent Ballasts
This time of the year in Northern Indiana we find all the grass growing speedily albeit unevenly. What results is a lawn that appears as if I gave it a haircut while imbibing. With one teen son at Indiana University and the other working his part-time job, I decided that it fell to me to … Continue reading »
Every Life is Beautiful
I had been surfing the web and landed on the site for October Baby. From there I found a link to the website Every Life is Beautiful. The site reminded me of the “I Am Second” website. There are many videos to watch about various people’s experiences with abortion/birth/adoption/infertility, etc. The video below is a … Continue reading »
unPlanned by Abby Johnson: Book Review
Recently I was given a gift copy of unPlanned written by Abby Johnson, a former director of a Planned Parenthood clinic who eventually became a pro-life advocate. My thoughts on this book follow. The Book: I was immediately drawn into unPlanned from the very first chapter. It is in these opening remarks of this book … Continue reading »
My Daily Need, an Excerpt from a Gospel Primer – Milton Vincent
The gospel is so foolish (according to my natural wisdom), so scandalous (according to my conscience), and so incredible (according to my timid heart), that it is a daily battle to believe the full scope of it as I should. There is simply no other way to compete with the forebodings of my conscience, the … Continue reading »
Wasted Depression
Reblogged from Thistletown Baptist Church: Depression should not be wasted. As a teenager I was morose and deeply depressed. I wrote morose things and believed that if the world knew the real me I would be even more lonely than I was. The depressed teen years were followed by the depressed twenties. It went away … Continue reading »
