God Hates Divorce The short answer is, No! There is never a time when God is pleased with an exploding family. God hates divorce (Mal. 2:16). He says that the man who divorces his wife is covering his garment with violence. He is stripping the land of a union that Biblically can only be torn […]
Not denying the Gospel — The Latest on Our Cancer
Last Thursday Eileen and I traveled to Seattle to visit with a gastric (stomach) cancer specialist. We met with him on Friday afternoon and had a very nice visit. Here’s the “hot skinny:” The doctor was very enthusiastic about the progress the chemo has had with reducing the size of the lesions on Eileen’s liver. […]
A New Report on Eileen
Last week we had another CT Scan. The results showed that the lesions on her liver were again, half the size they were at the last CT scan. So, it appears that the chemo is doing its job and the cancer is shrinking. Praise the Lord. On the other hand, Eileen is feeling the tumor […]
Fantastic Vesuvian Displays
Mr. and Mrs. X have been married a long time, but are only just now learning the mechanics of reconciliation: honest confession, restitution, forgiveness and peace. Before, their conflict management style was avoidance until things cooled down, and pretending the conflict or sin never happened, without ever confessing it and seeking forgiveness. They are making […]
Do It Again
Because children have abounding vitality, because they are in spirit fierce and free, therefore they want things repeated and unchanged. They always say, “Do it again”; and the grown-up person does it again until he is nearly dead. For grown-up people are not strong enough to exult in monotony. But perhaps God is strong enough […]
25 Ways to Communicate Respect
I’m sure there is a better way to share a really great post, but I don’t know how to do it. So I’m reproducing it here with a link to where you can find the original. by Jennifer Flanders Actions speak louder than words. You can say you respect your husband, but he’ll have a hard […]
Family & Covenant—Raising Children 4
Introduction: This morning I would like to discuss some of the ramifications covenant theology has on being a father and mother with regard to raising our children. In doing so I would like to begin at a place where we all should agree, and move out from there to less often charted territory. Representative Headship: […]
The Mechanics—Raising Children 3
Introduction: In this chat, I would like to talk about why and how parents should exercise corporal punishment (spanking) with their children. I will also be addressing different ages, sexes, and situations. Text: Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. (Eph 6:4) […]
not whether, but how—Raising Children 2
Introduction: What I want to talk about in this hour is the principle of “not whether, but how” should we be training our children to be godly? We want godly children, not well behaved children or nice kids. On one hand what we do with them will often look similar, but when we really get […]