Gideon’s Home Was Different Raising World Changers! A “Family By The Book” blog There is an interesting, almost hidden message in Judges chapter 6 as God called Gideon to lead the fight against the Midianites. There is a bit of true humility in this young man as his life is interrupted by the Angel […]
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When we begin talking about parenting we immediately jump into the nitty-gritty of the subject … earning respect, administering discipline, age-related characteristics of kids, etc. But it might be helpful to begin with an obvious fact, but one seldom given any thought by most of us. God is also a parent! So before we roll […]
A Prayer For Parents
A Prayer For Parents A “Family By The Book” blog Father, don’t let them parent for the moment … but for the future. Don’t let them parent for the ‘cuteness’ now … but for the character later. Don’t allow them to parent conveniently … but to parent consistently. Don’t allow them to parent out of […]
Is It Time To Pray Now?
A Blog for Parents Two vital questions for parents: Do you pray daily for your children? What do you pray when you pray? Parenting carries multiple responsibilities. We are to love, care for, provide for, guide, encourage, set boundaries, teach personal responsibility and pass on our faith. Not an easy agenda in the best […]
Leaving An Inheritance
Family By The Book A parenting blog It’s funny what being seventy years old does to a person. You pay special attention to things that previously never crossed your mind. And you forget about lots of stuff that used to be very important to you. I’ve come to the conclusion that God planned for […]
Our Ceiling, Their Floor
A Blog For Parents David said, “My son Solomon is still young and inexperienced. And since the Temple to be built for the Lord must be a magnificent structure, famous and glorious throughout the world, I will begin making preparations for it now.” S0 David collected vast amounts of building materials before his death. I Chronicles 22:5 […]
Passing Your Faith Along … Successfully!
So each generation should set its hope anew on God, not forgetting his glorious miracles and obeying his commands. Psalm 78:7 The transferring of faith from one generation to the next is not automatic. Children don’t receive a relationship with their parent’s God through osmosis while they sleep. There isn’t a ‘faith fairy’ who […]
2 Into 13
The title suggests that this is a pop quiz on division … how much is 2 into 13? But it isn’t a math question. It’s a short blog about how fast time goes by while you are parenting. Not that long ago it was just us two … Joanie and Paul. And then there were […]
Stakes In The Ground
Family By The Book “Stakes in the Ground That Will Anchor Your Family” With traditional family values under attack from several directions, it’s important for us to establish some key areas to focus our attention on. These ‘stakes’ in the ground will help to protect existing relationships, redeem broken ones and be pro-active in succeeding […]
Heaven-made Marriages?
It is said that some marriages are made in heaven. Although poetic, it’s not true. Incubated in heaven, perhaps… but made right here on earth through: Sunlit days of hope and plans… Warm evenings of romance and intimacy… Dark nights of lonely separation… Endless loads of wash… First baby smiles and steps… Quickly grabbed […]
I am a pastor, teacher, and encourager. I am a happy husband and leader of a family tribe now numbering 13. I am President of Fresh Heart Ministries and consider called of God to help you grow in your spiritual walk … let you know how special you are to God … and have some fun while doing so.