The Favorite Child

Do you have a favorite child? What does the Bible say about raising children?

My wife always says I have a favorite child. I don’t think I do, although one annoys me a little less than others. 🙂 Still I try and be fair however I am easily manipulated by my crazy little girls. Last night we had a MATCH Homeschool Co-Op showcase and four of my kids played music and/or had […]

Reconciliation and Joy

There are but three avenues open to the individual, and “the joy of life” is dependent upon the choice. They are: rebellion, resignation, and reconciliation. –Joseph Fort Newton Every one is trying to find Joy at Christmas.  But in the hunt for gifts for both getting and giving we can find ourselves at odds with the […]

Life in Death

Psalm 116:15 “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints” There is nothing in life quite like sitting watching a good friend die.  Not pass away, or kick the bucket, or any other way to word it… just to die.  Actually he is still alive while I write this but […]

Quote: John Calvin – The Conflict

“If I would live to Christ, this world must be to me a scene of trial and vexation: the present life is appointed as the field of conflict.” — John Calvin