Fathers need wisdom to be successful. First, Dads need to be there. We must be present to father our children. The problem is that when we are there, we risk exasperating and discouraging them. In part one we discussed what this means. We looked at three ways we typically discourage our kids. Today, I want to discuss how God wants you to raise your kids. Now What? Thankfully, Paul moves on to that also. The first thing he tells us... Read more
We have been looking at What Paul had to say about how we can play our part in the various roles that God has designed for each one of us. So far we have seen how you can play your part as a Mother, a Wife, a Husband and a Child. And today Paul talks to Dads. The role of a father is important and we need wisdom to succeed at it. Ephesians 6:4 4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children;... Read more
As part of the ongoing series, Wisdom for LIfe, I am honored to once again share my wisdom on parenthood with all of you. Speaking of, how does one obtain wisdom in parenthood? The answers are quite personal and unique, as everyone gains strength, courage and insight from different resources and at different times. When we think about the origin of our wisdom, it’s a combination of the who, the what, the how and the when. We often don’t realize... Read more
Children get a bad rap nowadays because they seem to be rebellious and unwilling to conform to what their authorities tell them to do. However, every son and daughter knows that deep in their heart, they just want to please their mom and dad. And sometimes, it can be hard to do because we don’t understand why our parents would tell us to do or not do certain things. Whether you have great parents or not so great parents, you... Read more
Kids are wonderful, aren’t they? I have three of them and our life has no shortage of thrills and adventures! It reminds me of a very curious scientific fact about ice that other solids do not have. Ice floats on water versus most other substances in their solid state which sink when put into the same substance in its liquid state. But water is different. That is kind of a strange phenomena, isn’t it? Was it a Mistake? Do you... Read more
I’ve been writing about the wisdom we all need to succeed at whatever role in life we find ourselves in. If you are married, then you have probably been following this series. I wrote about the S word (more…) Read more
Wisdom, we all want it, but few actually obtain it. Today I write to the husbands about the wisdom you will need to fulfill the role that God has given you. In your God-given role as a husband, you will need to love your wife, sacrifice for her and lead her. (more…) Read more
In part one I wrote about the fact that wives are called to submit. It is important, however, to understand that wives are not doormats that men can use and abuse, rather they are our helpmates and as such, husbands will have to answer to God for how we lead our wives and our children. (more…) Read more
It may seem strange for some that I would take time to write this piece. After all, you would not expect to find this article on Manly Training. Nevertheless, here it is and here am I taking time to write to you about the role of a wife and the wisdom you need to succeed at it. This article will speak to everyone, not just the women. My primary objective here is to bring to light God’s wonderful wisdom that... Read more
What roles do you have in life? Are you a husband or a wife or a child or a parent? Be honest with yourself and answer these questions: Could you use some help understanding your roles? Have your relationships suffered because of your unwise choices? If you answered yes to these last two questions, then you need to learn how to live a godly life. However, let me tell you today that in order to live a godly, fulfilling life,we need... Read more
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