How many times have we heard adults complain about children not appreciating what they have? I’ve heard it over and over. When those remarks are made, they are often made suggesting that it is all the fault of the children that they don’t appreciate what they have. With Thanksgiving approaching, perhaps we should think a little deeper on this subject. Perhaps it is not the fault of the children, but rather how the children are being raised. Following are some things that I believe … [Read more...]
Kids can learn through play
“Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” – Matthew 7:12 NKJV Children can learn a great deal through play. Preschoolers, especially, can be greatly influenced this way. When two of my grandsons were preschoolers, we would play birthday party with their stuffed animals. We used their stuffed animals as persons to invite to a birthday party. We talked about how their needs varied. We discussed where the party was to be held … [Read more...]
Confused Children
Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” – Mark 9:24 NKJV There is much confusion in our world today! We have boys becoming girls! Guys getting awards intended for girls! The people that many of us were taught to trust are saying things that clearly do not make sense. Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone simply went by the Bible?? How can we expect our children not to be confused when many adults are just as confused as those … [Read more...]
‘Where does the time go?’
See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. – Ephesians 5:15-18 (NKJV) Seems like I can still hear my mom saying, “Where does the time go? Why, it seems like just yesterday that all you girls were little and I was rocking you on my lap!” (There were five girls and no boys!) Yes, somehow time seems to slip by us and before we know it, all the children … [Read more...]
Using time wisely
“See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” – Ephesians 5:15-17 NKJV When summer comes, we suddenly find ourselves with extra people at home! That is often a time when squabbles start taking place, and children begin to get on the nerves of each other! If we can keep them busy, there is much less time for arguing, and in addition, children can learn much about taking care of the home and about our Lord. When our four … [Read more...]
Confused children
“Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, ‘Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!’” – Mark 9:24 NKJV There is much confusion in our world today! We have boys becoming girls! Guys getting awards intended for girls! The people that many of us were taught to trust are saying things that clearly do not make sense. Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone simply went by the Bible? How can we expect our children not to be confused when many adults are just as confused as those … [Read more...]
Kids have problems, too!
Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. – Proverbs 22:6 NKJV In this world of rushing here and there, it is easy to forget that children have problems just as we adults do. Yes, they may be somewhat different from ours, but it is still hard for them to sort out what is expected of them in different environments. Many children live in homes that have been divided and at one place one thing is expected, but something different may be … [Read more...]
Stubborn or determined?
“Do not be stiff-necked, as your ancestors were; submit to the Lord. Come to his sanctuary, which he has consecrated forever. Serve the Lord your God, so that his fierce anger will turn away from you.” – 2 Chronicles 30:8 (NIV) We’ve all seen the “pouty face” of children when they didn’t get their way! Not a pretty sight! However, it may be an indication that someday they may be a leader. If we can turn their desires toward pleasing God, it may actually be a good thing! According to … [Read more...]
Fun, more fun, most fun!
“Sorrow is better than laughter, For by a sad countenance the heart is made better.” – Ecclesiastes 7:3 What? How can sorrow be better than laughter? We all enjoy a good laugh! However, is there any place in the Bible where we are told to channel our efforts toward having fun? Of course, we all like to have fun, but what does it accomplish to direct our efforts to constantly having fun? As I look through Facebook postings, I am appalled at how many times the word “fun” is used. It would … [Read more...]
Who’s the boss?
“For man was not made from woman, but woman from man. Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man.” – I Corinthians 11:8-9 (ESV) Many times when I have done book signings, a dad will pick up a book, look at it and put it down. When I mention that the books are helpful for family devotions, most often I have gotten the response, “My wife usually makes those kind of decisions”. The Scripture cited above makes it clear that God intended for the dad to be the head of the home and … [Read more...]
Word Power
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.” –Psalm 19:14 (NKJV) Have you ever heard very young children use ugly words while playing or talking to others? I have, and it is not pretty. Where did they get such a vocabulary? In all likelihood, they picked it up from family at home or classmates at school. There was a time when we did not hear so much of such talk. Now, it seems that even news on TV often … [Read more...]
Children learn from nature
“Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.” – Luke 12:27 (NKJV) Isn’t it amazing how God created the world and everything goes together? It is hard to understand how anyone could think that it all could “just happen”. Children can learn much from nature, such as how God planned for it all to work together, gave it the nourishment needed, and an example of the resurrection. God … [Read more...]
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