Meeting the Emotional Needs of Our Family
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. -Proverbs 22:6 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. -Hebrews 4:15 Sally stuffs her hands deeper into her sweater pockets as she kicks a stone ahead of her on the…
Godly Stress Management
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 In 2005, Hurricane Katrina ripped through the Gulf Coast and on toward New Orleans. A man who refused to vacate, moved his wife up the ladder to their attic as the water rose to his waist. As he came to her side to comfort her in that devastating moment, she laid her head upon…
Genuine Relationships
“I wish I could ask other sisters at church advice on things I face with my teenage girls. But I’m scared to open my heart to the sisters here anymore; it doesn’t feel safe…” Veronica’s voice trailed off wistfully. *************************************************************** Washing and cooking for a dozen relief workers was strenuous work for Edna. And now…
Developing a Biblical Value System
Used by permission -see end of article Just a few miles from our home is a large junkyard. It’s out close to the road, and as I drive into town I cannot help but ponder the sight. Junkyards tend to be eyesores. People don’t like to look at them, so usually the local government requires a privacy fence to help the appearance of the neighborhood. Something about the chaos…
This Mind Which Was In Christ
Lead me down, my Master– Down the way You came; Leaving all behind You– Let me do the same. Down into the valley Where no human praise Comes to make me lofty, Comes to rule my days. Lead me down, my Master– Into servitude To the sinful lowly– Reputation skewed. Down into Your suffering Justice was denied. Pain, humiliation, Leave no room for pride.…
Dear Older Sister
But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to…
A Prudent Christian
A sleepy driver is a threat to himself and to others. His dulled senses and his weakened reflexes can prevent him from discerning danger on the road and can keep him from noticing traffic warning signs along the way. A drowsy Christian is not much different. He is a menace to himself and others. His lack of spiritual sobriety undermines his discernment and prevents him…
Vaccines – Ethical Concerns for the Christian
In this issue, we will continue our look into the various aspects of vaccinations. In the first article (two issues ago), I hoped to have demonstrated that vaccines, in addition to good nutrition and hygiene, are responsible for eradicating (or nearly eradicating) a number of diseases – small pox…
The Call of Heathen Lands
Hark! The heathen lands are calling, Asking, pleading – Hear their cry?!? “Please send someone who will tell us How the Saviour came to die!” Perishing in sin’s sad anguish; Who will tell them of Christ’s love? Who will spend their life in service, For the One who’s shown them love? God has giv’n His Son so precious, Thus has paid the price so…
Swift to Hear; Slow to Speak
As we think about this subject, what comes to mind about your own life? For myself, as I look back to my teenage years, and even my twenties, I see the lack of this principle – the principle of being “swift to hear and slow to speak.” Now, nearly two decades later, I can see many times when my parents told me something, that I usually had something to say back. I was not…
