Archive for February, 2007
The Calling on the Life of a Parent
Sunday, February 25th, 2007Parent, you have a wonderful calling on your life! Psalm 78 gives some direction to this calling.
Psalm 78
A maskil of Asaph 1 O my people, hear my teaching;
listen to the words of my mouth.
2 I will open my mouth in parables,
I will utter hidden things, things from of old-
3 what we have heard and known,
what [...]
Amazing Grace, The Movie
Friday, February 16th, 2007Some historical events are important for us to invest time and effort into teaching about them. The children God has entrusted us with need to know of certain struggles and battles that were faced by those who went before them.
One such worthwhile story is that of John Newton and William Wilberforce and their influence on each other leading [...]
Knowing You Jesus
Sunday, February 11th, 2007Several years ago a visiting minister taught me a simple, penetrating song called Knowing You. This past Friday DCCS third grade through fifth grade chapel sang the song. I found myself praying that our children would learn to understand these words.
Words and Music by Graham Kendrick
Knowing You (All I Once Held Dear)
All I once held dear, built [...]
Sometimes We Cannot Cure Them
Sunday, February 4th, 2007For years my husband and I worked with one of our children who was plagued by very serious fears. These fears were powerful but irrational, brought on by an inherited neurological condition. They could be debilitating at times, interrupting her sleep and ours.
We worked hard explaining the truth to her, praying for her, teaching her [...]