Category Archives: Parenting

Where is the Stigma?

“One of illegitimate birth shall not enter the assembly of the LORD; even to the tenth generation none of his descendants shall enter the assembly of the LORD” (Deuteronomy 23:2). It certainly was not the fault of the illegitimate offspring … Continue reading

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In The News: Marriage Mistakes

The Huffington Post ran an article on December 29, 2014 by Sloane Bradshaw entitled, “4 Huge Mistakes I Made as a Wife (I’m The Ex-Wife Now).” Here is her list… 1.  I put my children first. She wrote, “Whenever my … Continue reading

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In The News: A Positive Influence on Children

I read of a study which showed that religion has a positive influence on children (Foxnews.com: Religion is Good for Kids by Melinda Wenner, Tuesday, April 24, 2007). The study was conducted by John Bartkowski, a Mississippi State University sociologist, … Continue reading

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Thought Provoking Stats For Parents and Teens

Here are some stats that I have come across in my reading, and have filed away in my files. If accurate, they are thought-provoking.  I want to share them with you. 1. FATHER IN THE HOME W. Bradford Wilcox, an assistant … Continue reading

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A Father’s Expectations

President Warren G. Harding was dead. He died at 7:35 p.m. on August 2, 1923. He was in San Francisco, California, having just completed a visit to the territory of Alaska, the first visit by a president. The cause of … Continue reading

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“Loving Too Much”

In a keynote speech at the 1952 Republican Convention, Congressman Walter Judd told this story about helping his daughter with her homework.  He said, “I can get the right answer almost every time, and she would like to have me … Continue reading

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Do Good Parents Always Produce Good Children?

Some parents struggle with this question. They do this because the Bible does say, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6)However, we do have … Continue reading

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