Friday Webcast With Dr. Kevin Leman
Posted on September 17, 2008
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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?
Posted on September 16, 2008
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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
Posted on September 14, 2008
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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
Posted on September 14, 2008
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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
Posted on September 12, 2008
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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
Posted on September 11, 2008
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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
Posted on September 10, 2008
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This story is sure to bring some tears to every parent. Grab a tissue!
Too Many Wives
Posted on September 10, 2008
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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
Posted on September 9, 2008
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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.
The Beauty Of A Children’s Bible
Posted on September 8, 2008
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A small thought…became a big thought!
It started when I was reading to my youngest child last night. He wanted to go over the story of creation - for the 714th time. I was fine with that, because the illustrated kids Bible we have been reading lately has some pretty good artwork! More importantly, I was happy to indulge him because I love reading Scripture to the boy. Can’t say no!
You’ve been through the first chapters of Genesis more than a few times, I suspect. After the story of creation, there’s the story of Adam’s beginnings, and the making of Eve. I poked Zane in the side and asked if he knew how God made the first woman? We talked a bit about ribs and dust and breath. For a 5 year-old, he seemed to get that pretty well.
Then we came to the temptation of the man and woman, and their sin. As I walked him through the consequences of disobedience (something he and I are discussing with some frequency these days), I read the line in Genesis 3 about God driving out Adam and Eve from the Garden. “He placed cherubim at the east of the garden of Eden and a flaming sword which turned every way to guard the way to the tree of life.” (NKJV)
“Who can get in there?” asked Zane.
“Nobody,” I replied. “They had to leave forever, and couldn’t go back to the garden. Ever.”
“The bad guys can get in.”
“Nope, they can’t. See the angels (there were two heavenly beings in this illustration)? See the sword? Nobody can get into the garden.”
“If it rains someone can get in.”
“No, rain won’t put out that fiery sword. God is making sure nobody gets in.”
Silence.
“There,” I thought, “he understands a little of the Truth about decisions and disbedience, I guess.”
Then I became more thoughtful about the finality of the man and woman leaving the garden. I don’t recall ever hearing a sermon about the garden of Eden. I don’t recall much in Scripture about it, either.
I started to wonder….what happened to that garden? Where’s the “door,” so to speak, through which Adam and Eve made their exit? Are the cherubim still there? Is that entrance still guarded, and if so, are we just unable to see it? Maybe it is hidden from human sight? Who will be the first to go back into the garden when Christ redeems all creation and takes His place on the Throne?
Suddenly, I was grateful for a chidlren’s Bible and a five year-old’s desire to know more about God and His divine story.
I don’t have all the answers, of course, but that’s okay.
At least I am starting to understand some of the questions!
