This summer was my 30th high school reunion, which unfortunately I was unable to attend. But, I am a member of our high school group on FaceBook and much of the discussion since the event has been about teachers and our education. One person listed her teachers along with the school nurse. Wow, what a memory! I almost remember my teachers' names. Unfortunately, I do not … [Read more...] about School Memories
Marriage
Mother’s Day
Titus 2:3-5 (NASB) 3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, 4 so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day
Loving Your Wife as Christ Loved the Church
I realize that Valentine’s Day has passed several weeks ago and for many men that means we have another year before we need to focus on being romantic or showing a special effort of “loving” our wives. I want to tell you that if that is your attitude, you are really struggling in your relationship with your mate. Maybe you are asking why she isn’t as affectionate as you would … [Read more...] about Loving Your Wife as Christ Loved the Church
Family Growing
My family is growing in the way of children becoming adults and getting married. You know as I prepare myself for the coming days, weeks, and months, I am reflecting on where we as a family have been and I am visioning where we are going. I do not know about any of you, if you are parents, but I keep thinking about the small children running around the house in their diapers … [Read more...] about Family Growing
Acceptance vs. Rejection Principle Pt. 2
Ephesians 4:32 (HCSB) And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ. I realize that it has almost a month since I have posted a blog. I started with a discussion on Rejection in my last offering and I want to conclude today with how we are to deal with rejection. First let me summarize part one of this principle … [Read more...] about Acceptance vs. Rejection Principle Pt. 2