“Do not say, ‘Why were the former days better than these?’ For you do not inquire wisely concerning this. – Ecclesiastes 7:10 NKJV We all like good tools that will help us get our tasks accomplished. Some of the latest and best tools to be invented, in my opinion, include the computer, cell phone, and the technology that comes with them. However, just like any other tool, they must be used appropriately or they can cause harm. I don’t think there are very many people who would give a … [Read more...]
Memorial Day
In 2022, the print schedule for The Pathway places this issue just seven days from a very special day: Memorial Day. It was first called “Decoration Day,” the first national day of decorating the graves of those men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our personal and religious freedom. More than 5,000 people participated in decorating the graves at Arlington National Cemetery. We’ve done our best to fill the day with other activities instead of grieving with families over the … [Read more...]
Missouri lawmaker again tries, fails to pass MONA
It was tried again – and failed. State Sen. Greg Razor, a homosexual from a Kansas City district, offered the so-called Missouri Non-discrimination Act (MONA) and once again the Missouri General Assembly rejected it. MONA, similar to the so-called federalized “Equality Act,” would restrict religious freedom, threaten faith-based charities and undermine the civil rights protections for women and girls. It would represent the most dramatic departure from the foundations of civic tolerance … [Read more...]
Stepping out this spring
Now that Spring is here, it is time to get outdoors. Did you know that fresh air is good for the digestive system? It also improves blood pressure, heart rates, makes one happier, strengthens the immune system, and gives you a sharper mind. With all those benefits, getting outdoors to enjoy God’s creation should be a priority for you and your loved ones this spring. Here are seven low-impact activities for seniors that will provide a purpose to your outdoor activities. 1. Take a tree … [Read more...]
Children and money
For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Mark 8:36 (KJV) There are many people who think all problems can be solved by money. Not so! However, children do need to learn a healthy respect for money. When children earn their own money, it means much more to them and they learn that money doesn’t come easily. There are ways that even elementary school children can earn money. On one occasion, I remember, after grocery shopping, our … [Read more...]
An eternal perspective
If you’re like me, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. We easily become distracted by lesser things and miss the forest for the trees. We especially struggle with this in church life by becoming shortsighted. Instead of having an eternal perspective, we often focus on the minutiae of life. We know we’re struggling with a biblical perspective when we focus more on our preferences, feelings, and worldly measures of success than God’s bigger picture. The reality is, our goals are … [Read more...]
Take courage by the load
Sort it. Wash it. Fold it. Hang it. Repeat it, repeat it, repeat it, repeat it…infinitum. Statistics suggest we spend 40 minutes or so per day on laundry-related tasks. And I don’t have extra stats to back this up, but I’d estimate you add about three more hours per day per child. I raised a big bunch of kids, so go ahead and ask me how much I know about the infinity that is laundry. Because I know loads about it. Loads and loads. Of all the lovely feelings, knowing you washed that last … [Read more...]
Racial reconciliation: why it matters, why I stay
If a scan of the evening news is any indication, we remain a world divided. Divided by nations; divided by faith; divided by politics; divided by race. Sadly, the SBC has previously found itself on the wrong side of the last; prompting many people of color to seek Christian community elsewhere. Over the years, dear brothers have approached me asking, “Why are you still here? Why do you stay?” Rather than express why racial reconciliation – a worthy pursuit – should matter to you, I hope … [Read more...]
Treatment family mentors relative to build competence, provide permanency
At MBCH Children and Family Ministries we work very hard to reunite each child in state custody with his or her biological family. We do this because families are the best place for children to grow and flourish. If the biological family cannot stabilize, we look for other family or kin who want to be family for the child in our care. Many of the children served at MBCH come to us with emotional, behavioral, and physical challenges that prevent them from succeeding in a more traditional … [Read more...]
Consequential realities
Everyday people make decisions. Some decisions are more consequential than others. When it comes to the big decisions in life, the time between age 16 and the early 20s has a huge impact on the trajectory of a person’s life. As a person emerges from adolescence to early adulthood, many decisions are made about the people you choose to spend time with. Who has your best interest at heart to help you fulfill your purpose in life? Reality check: from a Christ-follower’s perspective, the life … [Read more...]
Abe Lincoln’s words echo after abortion decision leak
I was reminded of Abraham Lincoln’s words from June 16, 1858, to more than 1,000 delegates at the Republican State Convention in Springfield, Illinois, after a draft opinion by a U.S. Supreme Court judge overturning abortion was leaked to the media. The leak has sparked protests, inflammatory rhetoric and even violence. It is pitting state against state and dividing families. While Lincoln’s words referred to the inevitable struggle to settle slavery between the states, they should serve … [Read more...]
Happy Mother’s Day to a marvelous mom
One of the greatest blessings of my life has been having a mother who lovingly nurtured me as a child and continued to love and support me throughout life. I was the first born of three, so I benefitted in early childhood because mom stayed home. Until the birth of my brother seven years later, I was the beneficiary of her undivided attention. I witnessed what the responsibility of being a mom and a wife detailed – laundry, vacuuming, dusting, dishwashing, sweeping, mopping, changing bed … [Read more...]
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