As a follow-up to some of our parenting posts, Marv will include a Living the Lesson scripture search to help moms and dads dig deeper into the Word of God. These questions are meant to help you think through the areas where God may be transforming in your life. Related post: Parenting Investments and Dividends Continuing on parenting investments and dividends, it is good to remember that it is a…
Backpack. Check. Pencils. Check. Lunch. Check. Folders. Check. September is the start of a new school year for both kids and parents. We invest in new outfits (because it seems they outgrew everything over the summer), new shoes, and fresh school supplies. As we send them off, don’t forget to also invest in your children’s character so they will grow in integrity, honesty, and virtue. Before they head off to…
We are in the last of our series of “Growing in Character,” and are closing with the topic of JOY! How appropriate it is for us to enter the summer with anticipation of happy memories – family vacations, lazy afternoons, summer picnics at the beach, roasting marshmallows by a campfire, and just relaxing with loved ones. However, sometimes the anticipation turns into piles of wet, sandy towels from the beach,…
Goodness and kindness are two of the Fruit of the Spirit (Galations 5:22-23) that tend to be hard to pin down specifically. Â To be kind is to be good. Â To do good is kind. Â Here are some helpful thoughts that may help you differentiate goodness and kindness and apply them to your family and community. Goodness (Focusing on the moral aspect): Morally honorable (people of integrity) Intrinsically good Pleasing to…
