The building of self esteem is possibly the most misunderstood philosophy espoused today in our American culture. Public schools, generic see parents, generic and even well meaning churches crusade in varying ways to build the self-esteem of students, children and parishioners. But according to the Bible, the building of self-esteem is a wrong turn, because esteem must come…
A number of years ago I attended a reunion at an orphanage home I worked at during my college years. As I walked into the cafeteria room, doctor a place where I shared several meals with both young boys and girls who had been either abandoned by their parents, or ended up in our facility…
A number of years ago I worked in an orphan’s home in Los Angeles. It was one of the best experiences I had as a young man. The home was secular, buy remedy but by the sovereignty of God, the staff was almost entirely Christian. We all had the freedom to share our faith with the…
I wanted to again thank so many of you who encouraged me during my hip surgery in December. I am back now looking forward to a great rest of the school year with your children. In retrospect to the parenting responsibilities each of you have, buy search I share with you some thoughts on…
Elisa Morgan president of MOPS International shared her insight into a child’s view of the world. Reference: October 27th Daily Bread 2005 If I want it, seek it’s mine. If I give it to you and change my mind later, it’s mine. If I can take it away from you, it’s mine. If I had it a…
Perseverance in parenting is not so much one long race, buy but rather a series of short races connected together like links of a chain. Kent McClain Years ago when I was a young parent I ran a 26 mile marathon race in Colorado; the difficult race was a series of short runs one leading…
Story of Todd in Yosemite “Fathers, sovaldi do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4) A number of years ago when I was a youth pastor in the Bay area of California, capsule I had the opportunity to minister to many young people…
The following thought provoking phrases hopefully challenge you to consider the things you do or may say to your children during the years ahead as they spiritually develop. “If children live with criticism, advice they learn to condemn.” (Romans 8:1) “If children live with hostility, usa ask they learn to fight.” (Ephesians 4:26) “If children live with…
Choosing an attitude Choice has so much to do with how we feel about the circumstances God puts into our lives. I have met some of the most joyful believers in cancer wards, generic shop yet others who are overcome by depression, even when health, wealth, and family issues are comparatively good. God gives us…
In this article I want to share with you a “Teachable Moment” (life illustration) my family experienced a number of years ago that helped each of us better understand God’s unconditional love. This kind of love is not easy to grasp as the love most of us are used to in this world is conditional, generic…