Tag: Parenting

The Meaning of Charleston; SCOTUS ruling; John Piper; the DRESS back in the news; Parenting and much more

June 27, 2015

Weekend Links This promise is still true:   “If my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and forgive their sin and heal their land.”  (2 Chronicles 7:14) The United States is not Israel; … More The Meaning of Charleston; SCOTUS ruling; John Piper; the DRESS back in the news; Parenting and much more

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Longing and Contentment

September 11, 2014

“I know;” a moment’s pause, and then, “we have to let them go.” My bride was responding to my wistful comment, “I miss our kids.” It was one o’clock in the afternoon, and we had been driving since 5 AM. The occasion was the last day of a 30th anniversary celebration vacation in New England. … More Longing and Contentment

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The Math Doesn’t Work. And My Heart Breaks Because of It

March 12, 2014

Wednesday is for Confusion and Heart Songs Finding time. Making time. Prioritizing time. Planning time. Removing distractions. Attending to his word. Listening for his voice. Looking for his direction. I have been blessed with four children. Three wonderful girls. One wonderful son. All greatly loved. All marvelously talented. All loved and valued by their friends. … More The Math Doesn’t Work. And My Heart Breaks Because of It

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Fighting Porn; Redefining Sin; Justice Scalia; Deceptive Memorial Services for Soldiers; Obamacare;

October 18, 2013

Weekend Links Fighting pornography might be one of the most effective things a church can do to helps in boys become men and its men to become godly. Be ruthless in weeding out this issue in your church (and yourself if that is a problem). Among other links in this list this is one of … More Fighting Porn; Redefining Sin; Justice Scalia; Deceptive Memorial Services for Soldiers; Obamacare;

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“It’s a good thing that you would let me die”

September 18, 2013

Sunday Nostalgia             “Who is ‘untouchable’ in your ministry—who wouldn’t you give away?”             The question came from a seasoned and effective pastor of about 50 years of age. Twice he had taken churches in his denomination from around 200, to over one-thousand in attendance.  But this was to be … More “It’s a good thing that you would let me die”

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Hugs and Happiness

August 23, 2013

Friday is for Heart Songs My daughter came down for a surprise visit last night and stayed over till this morning. She’s shopping with my bride right now and will be back in just a few minutes. She will step out of her car, give me another hug, and I will pray for her before … More Hugs and Happiness

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Plastic Fruit Christianity; Calvinism and Women; R.A. Dickey; What about Embassy attacks During Bush and Clinton?

May 18, 2013

Weekend Links Enjoying a visit with an unsung hero of this generation, Terry Ivy. A man mighty in faith and obedience who God has quietly used to effect the planting of 44 churches in the 10-40 Window of India in just the last 18 months. Thousands have been converted and are being deployed to plant … More Plastic Fruit Christianity; Calvinism and Women; R.A. Dickey; What about Embassy attacks During Bush and Clinton?

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