Archive for November, 2006
A Mothers Persistence
Tuesday, November 28th, 2006There once was a boy filled with exuberance and life. Everything he committed himself to he did with gusto. There was a major flaw behind his blue eyes and million dollar smile, the boy did not obey his parents. But this boy had a powerful ally called mother.
In middle school the playful, party loving boy [...]
Teach A Love For Reading
Sunday, November 19th, 2006One of the building blocks of an excellent education is reading. It opens up an amazing world of action and adventure. Breathtaking journeys have been undertaken, uncharted areas of the globe discovered, magnificent new friends met, all through reading.
Unfortunately, many children sit on the sidelines unable to read fluently enough to participate in these wonderful [...]
Pass On A Blessing
Wednesday, November 15th, 2006Today, at staff devotions here at Delaware County Christian School, several teachers were reflecting on the “daily blessings” they hear parents pronounce on their children. When parents pull up to the curb of Delaware County Christian School, our teachers often open the doors and help the students out of the car. This gives them an [...]
Safe Movies
Monday, November 6th, 2006As many of you know I was saddened when the companies that cleaned up movies, making them suitable for family viewing, were forced out of business by US courts. Since then I have been looking for alternatives. I have recently come across several alternatives.
First is a company called Christian Cinema Movies. [...]
Thankfulness Is Always In Season
Sunday, November 5th, 2006Your children are precious. The time spent teaching and training may be great and take a serious commitment on your part, but it is worth your effort! One quality that does not occur naturally in children is that of thankfulness.
In Luke 17 we read this story:
Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled [...]