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George Stiekes O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear Me, and keep all My commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children forever. Deuteronomy 5:29 The church of Jesus Christ is supposed to be an influence for righteousness and holiness in our world. Just…
Read MoreThe Power of Heartfelt Values
Thomas Overmiller A Pagan Messaging Frenzy The noteworthy “media” statistic for parents used to be the average number of hours teenagers spent in front of a television screen. This is no longer the case, because portable electronics and the omnipresent internet have changed the way that young people (or anybody for that matter) consumes media…
Read MorePray With Your Children
Thomas Overmiller “Chaplain Richard Halverson of the United States Senate told the story of a time when the subject of prayer in schools came up just before a Senator was to give a speech to several hundred men at a church’s annual men’s dinner. In response to the Senator’s question about how many of the…
Read MoreBeing a Good Mother
Sarah Overmiller Being a mother is the greatest job on earth. Long nights calming a croupy cough or cleaning up after a flu bug are certainly not fun, but I still love being a mommy. When things get messy or chaotic, I try to reflect on what my children really need from me. Here are…
Read MoreBeing a Good Father
Thomas Overmiller A man who has children is a father, but a man who takes responsibility to meets the needs of his children is a good father. So what do children need from a father? They need a provider, encourager, teacher, and spiritual leader. That’s what we learn about good fathers from Ephesians 6:4. And,…
Read MoreA few thoughts on ‘Reformed Rap’–and other notes
The Eclectic Web Our friend and often a contributor to P&D, Brian Collins offers a few thoughts on the rap controversy. He poses some questions that need to be answered. For example: Why is there such invective toward men who counsel against the use of rap music for Christian purposes? Do they not have the…
Read MoreHow Much do we Love our Children? (3)
Ben Strohbehn This is the third of three parts • One • Two From Dr. Strohbehn’s introduction to part one: In essence Solomon says that the more dearly he was loved by his parents (“I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother”), the more carefully was he taught…
Read MoreHow Much do we Love our Children? (2)
Ben Strohbehn This is the second of three parts • One • Three From Dr. Strohbehn’s introduction to part one: In essence Solomon says that the more dearly he was loved by his parents (“I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother”), the more carefully was he taught…
Read MoreHow Much do we Love our Children? (1)
Ben Strohbehn This is the first of three parts • Two • Three “For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words; keep my commandments, and live” (Proverbs 4:3- 4). Thus does Solomon give…
Read MoreA Christian Father’s Self-Examination
Bud Talbert G.Campbell Morgan (1863–1945), a great Congregational preacher, once said: “What I want my children to be, that I am!” The father’s example is his instruction. The following series of questions is designed to help a Christian father evaluate his paternal effectiveness. After you have honestly and earnestly asked yourself these questions, then ask…
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