Archive for September, 2005
We Should Not Be Child-pleasers
Monday, September 26th, 2005The love that saturates our soul at the birth of our child is beyond words. For many this “love” is the beginning of a desire to please this precious little gift. We want our child to be happy, healthy and wise.
For years I have taught seminars where I make the point that we [...]
Purity Is Not A Cultural Value
Friday, September 16th, 2005“Let’s face it, purity is not a cultural value. Neither is modesty. While adultery is still frowned upon in most quarters, the impropriety that leads to adultery is actually encouraged, even celebrated. Similarly, teenage pregnancy is still considered a social evil. But again, the activities, fashion, and music that drive adolescents [...]
Positively Polite
Saturday, September 10th, 2005Philippians 2:3,4
“Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”
“Mind your manners” my grandma would say. “Yes, remember to be polite” mom would add. These phrases seemed to have [...]