Facebook Is Like A Tatoo

Facebook is huge, with over 100 million users. If you have teens in your home, like me, you’ll want to monitor carefully your child’s participation in such social networking sites. Also, tell him or her about unintended consequences of using such sites - like a tatoo, Facebook comments and antics are rather permanent - and apparent to others - as seen in this article.

Friday Webcast With Dr. Kevin Leman

Be sure to stop by Friday for a special webcast with parenting expert, Dr. Kevin Leman. Details here.

While you’re at it, listen in for a two-day conversation with Dr. Leman about the many advantages firstborns have in life. Really! Whether you are a first-born or have one, this is helpful insight from one of the foremost experts on birth order.

Does God Play A Part In Your Love Story?

Eric and Leslie Ludy, wrote the insightful book: “When God Writes Your Love Story.”  A great encouragement, especially for the young adult who’s a bit disappointed with dating scene.  You may want to point them here to read the Ludy’s first chapter entitled: “When God Doesn’t Give You a Mate.”  It’s sure to give them–and you–something to discuss and to think about.  A little something extra: download Eric and Leslie’s song, “Faithfully.”

Rock Climbing

Zane is part of a “play group” which meets regularly. The kids learn to interact appropriately, playing games and being in different social settings. Their progress is tracked quantitatively. The therapists take the children on an occasional field trip, and recently the experience was indoor rock-climbing. Zane donned a helmet and braved the heights…to a point. After scaling about 12 feet up the wall, he declared, “I am tired, I want to get down.”

The progress these kids make under this kind of program is pretty encouraging, and for parents with a child who has autism, I highly recommend a similar approach, if possible.

Thankful for The News So Far

Before heading to church, it is good to see that the casualties - so far - from Hurricane Ike have been far less than anticipated. Haven’t heard from some friends there in the Houston area, nor have I seen images to indicate how Jamaica Beach (where we spent a week in May) fared the storm. My in-laws made it through some heavy winds and rain, the residual of Ike as it swept through East Texas. Praying for the best in the hours to come.

Watching Ike’s Move Toward Houston, and Praying

Last May we went to Jamaica Beach on Galveston Island in Texas for a family get-together. Our beach-front rental house may not survive Hurricane Ike, if predictions are anywhere near accurate. We have friends and family in the greater Houston area, and are praying for their safety, as well as for the safety of those who could not - or would not - evacuate. Following the storm on several sites like this one.

Never Forget 9/11

Seven years ago I watched, along with the entire world, the terrible events of September 11, 2001 unfolding on the television screen. The news on the radio as I was getting ready for work grabbed my attention, and then turned on the TV.

We witnessed some of the horrors being experienced in New York City. Then Washington, DC. And we wondered, where next? What more could happen? What if…?

Today’s Focus on the Family broadcast features a compelling, first-hand account of what one man endured - and survived - that fateful day. Listen, and allow yourself to remember the attacks of 9/11. So you’ll never forget.

Dad And Son Hang On For Life

This story is sure to bring some tears to every parent.  Grab a tissue!

Too Many Wives

From the BBC, a story that reminded me of Solomon. How can a man possibly keep up with the needs, let alone the names, of 86 wives and at least 170 children? He seems to feel pretty attached to them, though:

“All my wives are with children and some of these are people I have married and stayed with for over 30 years. How can they expect me to leave them within two days?” he reportedly told local newspapers.

I can’t imagine.

A Chat With Greg Laurie

Recently we had a chance to hear the testimony of Greg Laurie, famous Harvest Crusades evangelist.  He’s certainly had to walk an interesting path in his journey to faith.  Learn a bit more about this fascinating story here.

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