Discipline
Parents Who Discipline
Parenting When I learned that my first child was on the way, it occurred to me how woefully unprepared I was to guide my forthcoming child through life. Fortunately, for those of us new to parenting, child rearing theories abound. We have no shortage of people who are willing to share their child rearing expertise…
Read MoreThe Blessing of Affliction
It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes.– Psalm 119:71, ESV This is not an oft-heard sentiment. Rather, our response to any sort of affliction is typically intonings of depression, complaint, or simple whining. I don’t know that I have ever heard (outside of this psalm) an individual express gratitude for…
Read MoreThree Temperaments That Must Govern God’s Gifting
A few days ago, Alean and I were driving into town to purchase a couple of items needed to complete Christmas gifts for the grandchildren. As we made the drive, our conversation veered into a discussion of those times we speak truth, but do so in damaging ways. In such situations the content of our…
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