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Sunday, March 27th, 2011While researching materials to guide parents in training their children in responsible use of technology, I have observed that in nearly every society that shifts the majority of parenting and influencing away from parents two consequences result. First, the children are not trained in the belief system of their parents. And second, children without strong [...]
Mark on Marriage for Today Radio Show
Friday, March 18th, 2011I will be appearing on a Blog Talk Radio show called Marriage for Today on Saturday March 18th at 11:00 PM Eastern Time. You can tune in during the radio program through the internet at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/marriagefortoday/
Prepare Your Children For Today’s Technology
Sunday, March 6th, 2011For years parents have protected children from the dangers of powerful tools. The tools are not in and of themselves dangerous, but their power makes them dangerous in the hands of immature individuals. We would never let our 13 year old drive our car on the highway nor let our 10 year old have unrestricted [...]
We Should Be In The Race To Win
Thursday, February 17th, 2011Part 1 I Corinthians 9:24 – 27 “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not [...]
Enjoy The Journey
Monday, February 14th, 2011One mom asked about her son’s struggle and seeming delays on milestones such as potty training and school subjects: “He just seems to be doing everything over a year later than most his age. Question for anyone who might know??? Will he one day catch up? As he matures?? Or will he always struggle?” My [...]
The Lord Looks At The Heart
Thursday, February 10th, 2011But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height…The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” I Samuel 16:7 Ten or fifteen years ago when I taught Junior High I would carry a bell [...]
Always In Love
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011Note: This was the very first Colossians2.com post from July 2005. This picture sits on my desk at work. Several years ago I took my two youngest daughters, Julie and Abby, to the forest preserve in their Sunday dresses to photograph them with the beautiful Queen Anne’s Lace. Whenever my daughters see this picture, they [...]
Paul’s Charge
Sunday, January 9th, 2011I Timothy 6:20-21 (New Living Translation) “Timothy, guard what God has entrusted to you. Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose you with their so-called knowledge. Some people have wandered from the faith by following such foolishness. May God’s grace be with you all.” This charge from Paul to the younger Timothy is a [...]
Goals for Our Children
Monday, January 3rd, 2011For those who have read my book Loving Limits will recall that I talk about the importance of setting rules to live by which are based on Scripture and always reinforced in love. In my 30 years of working with families I have seen countless families that have suffered the consequences of a lack of [...]
Day 1 – 24 Days Before We Celebrate Jesus’ Birth
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010Scripture – Luke 1:26 “In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.” Story – God Often Works Through Parents Mikey Jones was coming home [...]
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