When someone is in authority they are generally in a leadership position, in control, and on top of the heap. This is what we naturally associate with authority. Jesus affirmed that this is the standard definition in this world, but then he redefined…
Many of you reading this newsletter probably learned about it as a result of attending a homeschool convention. Most of my speaking is at state conventions. While Sandi and I did teach and train our sons at home, that is not the main…
Since 2006 I have been working at the Joni and Friends Family Retreat here in PA. For the past I just found out that TV episodes from Joni and Friends may be viewed online. Go to www.joniandfriendstv.org to watch full episodes. Watch one of my…
It is a mark of Moses’ meekness that he was able to receive advice from his wife’s father. But that is not the point of this missive. Jethro had spent only one day with Moses, and he quickly discerned that his son-in-law needed to…
The new year is upon us and once again I find myself reading God’s word. A few chapters from Genesis is my old testament portion and one chapter from Matthew rounds out my daily diet. I get just as much “nutrition” from Genesis…
Dear Friend, In the Lord’s prayer Jesus encourages us to pray, “give us this day our daily breadâ€. This instruction has taken on a whole new meaning since the reality of the recession has affected our retirement and other assets. Jesus also says to ask…
I think that if you were to quiz parents from any culture, or from any world view, what motivates the decisions that they make for the upbringing and training of their offspring, the universal response would be that their children would have a good life. What defines…
This month the scripture will be our primary focus with minimal commentary at the end. Deuteronomy 30:11 “For this commandment that I command you today is not too hard for you, neither is it far off. 12 It is not in heaven, that you should say,…
In traveling around the world, speaking to, and meeting with, devoted parents, a common theme repeatedly emerges. As parents seek to teach their children God’s ways and train them for eternity “talking of them when you are sitting in your house, and when you are walking by the…
I have written in a previous newsletter of my ongoing battle with condemnation. The fruit of condemnation in my life was discouragement and depression. I knew what I should be doing but didn’t have the energy or strength to do it. I was like the man described…