In speaking to men, I regularly encourage them to focus on being faithful instead of successful. Recently I had a man ask me what I thought a faithful man looked like. This question has caused me to ponder what God calls a faithful…
I am adding the following note to Dad at the beginning of the new revised Christian Home and Family Worship. I hope it will encourage and edify each of you. “Let me congratulate you for beginning to read this book. God has worked in…
According to a recent poll, the number one New Year’s resolution is to spend more time with family. While that may be so for many people, I believe this resolution would have to be amended for readers of this newsletter, to spending more…
Thirty-four years ago today I set out to read my Bible daily. Looking back, which is what old men do, I recognize this habit as one of the most significant events in my life. This practice of reading a portion of God’s word…
First When I am asked what my vision for a Christian home looks like I usually respond, “Where each lives for the other, and all live for Christ”. In light of a recent meeting with men in Illinois, I am rethinking this statement….
Anne of Green Gables always wanted a friend who was a kindred spirit. I have been blessed with the opportunity to meet hundreds, perhaps thousands, of kindred spirits. What qualifies someone for this group is not what they do, or how they dress,…
Have you ever seen someone make the sign for the letter “L” with their fingers, and place it on their forehead? When this began to emerge amongst young folks I learned that it was the sign for a LOSER. So trying to fit…
There are many reasons why devoted parents invest their time and energy discipling their children at home. God’s word tells us to “teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk…
Steve was recently interviewed by Paul Butler on Moody Radio’s “Prime Time America” You can listen to Steve’s segment “kids and math” on Paul Butler’s blog. Despite years of federally funded education initiatives, a recent study by the NAEP reports that our children are still…
The best way I know to build up my family is to pray for them daily, as did Job. And when the days of the feast had run their course, Job would send and consecrate them, and he would rise early in the…