Family
A Story To Live By
by Ann Wells (Los Angeles Times) My brother-in-law opened the bottom drawer of my sister’s bureau and lifted out a tissue-wrapped package. “This,” he said, “is not a slip. This is lingerie.” He discarded the tissue and handed me the slip. It was exquisite; silk, handmade and trimmed with a cobweb of lace. The price […]
Rape: About Sex Or About Violence?
Much discussion about rape involves whether it is motivated not so much by sexual desire as by the need for power. I have subscribed to this newsgroup for six months, and I have seen this issue mentioned several times, but not discussed in great detail. Now Julie B, in a different thread, writes this: Rape […]
Happy Fathers’ Day!
[Preached at Waverley Christian Fellowship, Melbourne, Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September, 2000]. Bible reading: Luke 15:11-32 Happy Father’s Day. Which Dads have brought something to church which you received for Father’s Day – something you’re wearing, a new Bible, a toy :-)??? For many of you Fathers’ Day is not easy. Some of you […]
What To Give Our Children
Read: Psalm 78:1-11 We will not hide them from their children, telling to the generation to come the praises of the Lord. -Psalm 78:4 Each year, Americans spend $24 billion on their children. Much of that is for essentials but billions go for an endless catalog of "things" – Furbies, Barbies, Beanies, CDs, TVs. Is […]
For Husbands
He Said (For Husbands) Gary Smalley is a family counselor, best-selling author and the President of Today’s Family. Gary Oliver c-wrote How to Get Right After You’ve Gotten It Wrong with Smalley in 1998. Both have served as pastors and know the stress ministry can put on marriages. May their comments help strengthen and encourage […]
Marriage Is Good For You!
From the Herald -Sun 6/11/99, entitled: ‘Married Bliss all adds up’. MONEY can’t buy you love but a happy marriage is worth thousands of dollars in the bank. A study of more than 100,000 people in Britain and America has revealed that a contented and lasting marriage is the key to happiness, and is more […]
Parenting
Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 2:30:1 Subject: Neil Anderson Devotional for Monday, May 10, 1999 To: Dr. Rowland Croucher <> From: DEVOTIONALS.NET <> N E I L A N D E R S O N D A I L Y D E V O T I O N A L from Freedom in Christ Ministries […]
When Life Is Cut Short
Read: John 17:1-5 I have finished the work which You have given me to do. -John 17:4 My husband Bill died of cancer in 1982. He was only 48 and was still energetic in ministry. Many have asked, "Why was Bill taken at such a young age when he was accomplishing so much for the […]
Spanking
Subject: Spanking (was Scary religion) Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 15:02:20 +1000 From: Robert Davidson
Influencing Your Child’s Life
Discipline your son while there is hope (Proverbs 19:18). An average child begins to struggle with his identity and seek his independence as he approaches the age of 12. The permissive parent starts to panic when the child assumes his own identity and starts pulling away. Fearing the worst, the parent becomes authoritarian by tightening […]
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