Monthly Archives: September 2012
Ephesians
Ephesians 6:10-24 10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood … Continue reading
Where are the Fathers? Part 4
So what can be done about the fatherless families in our country? When I was in Cleveland, I met people who were working on the problem in their communities, The City Mission has programs that train men on what it … Continue reading
Ephesians
Ephesians 6:1-9 6 Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord,[a] for this is the right thing to do. 2 “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise: 3 If you honor your father and mother, “things will go … Continue reading
We’re Hurting Our Children
A recent New York Times column written by David Brooks looked at the growing divisions in American culture. People are becoming more polarized over more than just politics. Recent research out of Harvard University has made the impact of these … Continue reading
Ephesians
Ephesians 5:15-33 15 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. 17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. 18 Don’t be drunk … Continue reading
What Your Grandfather May Have Thought Before He Died
A recent book written by Bonnie Ware is titled The Top Five Regrets of the Dying. The author, an Australian, took a job tending to the care of the dying, and interviewed a number of these people during their last … Continue reading
Ephesians
Ephesians 5:1-14 5 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. … Continue reading
Where are the Fathers? Part 3
The role of fathers has shifted over the years. In the 17th and 18th centuries, fathers were not only the breadwinners for the family, they were the dispensers of moral values and religious teaching. Books on parenting were aimed at … Continue reading
Ephesians
Ephesians 4:25-32 25 So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body. 26 And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 for anger … Continue reading
Where are the Fathers? Part 2
In Part 1 in our look at the question “Where are the Fathers?” we pointed out the changes in graduate programs on Child and Adolescent Development in de-emphasizing the role of fathers in family. Seven years after that study was … Continue reading