52 Godly Men : Men of Today Teaching the Men of Tomorrow

No.  It’s one of the most powerful words in the English language.  Within that word lies the answer to overcome temptation.  It is the word which can prevent broken hearts and lives.  It is the word of resolve uttered by statesmen when tyranny demands acquiescence to threats. It also happens to be one of the most frustrating words when you encounter it personally.  Ever had your hopes and dreams built up, only to be told, “No”?  Have you invested in a relationship deeply only to be told, “No”?  From childhood onward, our lives are filled with a seemingly endless flood of the word “no.” What does that have to do with parenting?  A simplistic response would be to say that this is an article about learning to tell your child, “No” and … Read entire article »

Yesterday we were invited for a dinner appointment and then asked to attend a church service at a local fellowship here in town.  The special Saturday night service featured the Wissmann Family from Nebraska.  Having never seen nor heard them, our family was delighted to sit and listen to close to two hours of gospel music — bluegrass style — played by many of the members of this homeschooled family of 13 children.  (Wow! right?) Each family member with them was involved at some point in the evening, all the way down to the youngest daughter who belted out “God Bless America.”  It was neat to see another family using their talents to glorify God, have fun and bless others at the same time.  The world needs more good examples, right? We … Read entire article »