by Don Dilmore Owing no man anything is easier said than done—primarily because we are accustomed to being in debt and we believe everyone else is in the same boat. It is natural to like nice things. Even children ask for more things because they notice their friends have more. In response many families go […]
Another Look by David Faust One of the most thought-provoking books of the Bible ends by saying, “Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, […]
by Sandy Quandt Authority may be defined as “rightful power to enforce laws and extract obedience; power to influence or persuade, resulting from knowledge or experience.” Varying degrees of authority exist in families, churches, social networks, businesses, and governments. At times each of us is in authority. At other times we are under the authority […]
Home Life by Bev and Phil Haas My teenage daughter and I keep butting heads over the same issue. She wants more freedom than I’m willing to give and accuses me of being too controlling. What freedom is appropriate for a junior high girl? During adolescence, when a teenage daughter begins the developmental task of […]
by Dan Lentz 1. List as many things as you can that you are in charge of right now. Share your list with the group. (Some examples are: workplace department manager, community club president, doing laundry at home, feeding the dog, getting the oil changed in our cars). Which of these are a joy to […]
