In our worship service yeserday at Calvary Baptist Church, we continued in our study of the Gospel of Mark. We were in Mark 7, which relates the story of the Syrophoenician woman. (Mark 7:24-30) The story relates that this woman had a demon-possessed child and sought after Christ to heal her daughter. What struck me … Continue reading »
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Parenting: Turning the Mission into the Mission Field
I am absolutely blown away with how much activity takes place in the lives of the teens in my youth group and even in my own home. A couple nights ago we sat down as a family and synced our calendars. (We use the Google Calendar and highly recommend it) I couldn’t believe how much … Continue reading »
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 »
Parents of “Tweens”, here’s an article for you: Tween D8-ing: It’s All About Texts
I found this interesting article on the Wall Street Journal’s website. You may prepare yourself to be greatly concerned, or sigh with relief on things you’ll read here. Feel free to comment on the questions following the article: Fourteen-year-old Claire August has fond memories of Valentine’s Day. Last year, a seventh-grade classmate she was dating … Continue reading »
Collegiate Wednesday: The Freshman 15
Today, as you read this, I will be taking my eldest son to Indiana University, along with my wife, to begin his collegiate career. I came across this article by Jeff Brewer at the Gospel Coalition‘s website. I sent it to my son, and I am encouraging you to read it as well. The Freshman … Continue reading »
Hitting the Links
Here are a few links that I found interesting in my recent time surfing the web: Natureview Photography: if you love great photos and love the great untamed north, then this is a site for you to check in to. Pictures of calving glaciers, reindeer and walrus abound. Zippers and Rivets: A good post thinking … Continue reading »
New Growth Press Free Counseling Mini-Books (limited time)
New Growth Press has made several of David Powlison‘s counseling booklets available, free, through their Facebook page. It will only be for the next couple of days – so check it out soon. Here’s a sampling of what they offer: Recovering from Child Abuse: Healing & Hope for Victims Facing Death with Hope: Living for … Continue reading »
Facebook Depression: a new risk for teens
I was intrigued recently by reading an AP news article entitled, Facebook Depression seen as new risk for teens. Having just read through Tim Challies, The Next Story, I was sensitive to how this social media network might be adversely affecting our young people. This is what I gleaned from the article: Teens that are … Continue reading »
Shepherd Press eBooks – Quality Reads
I am quickly becoming a heavy user of my Amazon Kindle. I know of friends who have the Nook, or even the iPad which they use for reading eBooks. Many of you may even use your smartphone. (I love how my Kindle and phone are able to “Whispersync” keeping me up to date with my … Continue reading »
