I Feel Better, How About You?
Sometimes, as a parent, I just want to know that I’m not the only one who has a few struggles.
The Wall Street Journal had a post that should bring every parent - veteran or rookie - some comfort. I cannot endorse all of the responses, but thought there was some good stuff there. Ignore the story itself and read some of the comments.
And then, tell me YOUR parenting failures? Maybe you’ll encourage someone…maybe you’ll encourage me!
Out Of Office
I’ve been out of the office the past couple of days, and posting has been difficult. Some good stuff happening around the ministry…news and views in a day or so.
Statesmanship
No politics. No focus groups. No fear of backlash.
Just the straight story, with facts and an urgency that is heartfelt.
In an age of cynicism and self-promoting politicians, Senator Rick Santorum exhibited unusual courage in delivering a speech that laid out the facts about terrorism and the threats facing the U.S. His remarks were indicative of Mr. Santorum’s leadership, his statesmanship. He eschewed politics-as-usual. He sounded the clarion call. I wonder how many people are hearing him?
Listen to Thursday and Friday’s program. And tell someone you know about this powerful presentation.
A Good Name
Years ago a friend, who was well-known in the community, a trusted Christian leader and loved by many, was accused by a local shop owner of shoplifting some expensive clothing.
The experience rocked my friend’s world. What a sense of injustice. What loss as other “friends” who now distanced themselves from a potential fall-from-grace. It was a trying time.
Fortunately, the charges were spurious and my friend recovered.
That event showed me that a good name can be lost, or at least tarnished, even when no wrong doing has occurred.
Through the years, Dr. Dobson and Focus on the Family have been targeted by opponents who don’t like a particular viewpoint of activity. Such was the case when the I.R.S. was asked to investigate Focus for alleged violations of tax codes. Today’s program examines the circumstances that led to an extensive audit and the result of that look into our policies and practices.
Proverbs 22:1 indicates that a good name is worth much. I am glad that Dr. Dobson’s good name remains untainted by wrong-doing, and that Focus on the Family has been shown to be worthy of the trust so many have in this organization.
Here’s the link to the I.R.S. letter commending Focus for being above reproach in this matter.
