Monthly Archives: August 2009

Ironically, right around the time of Heath Ledger’s death, the following was on the marquee at a local theater: Heath Ledger in I’m not there As I looked at this every day on my way to and from work, the sadness of that title was profound. And though, not trying »

Dealing with questions and fears What should we teach our children in order to help them be prepared for tragedy? Here are ten truths that will be helpful as you speak to your children about tragedy that has happened and tragedy that is yet to come. In a fallen world, »

Dealing with questions and fears In the late 1960’s I was an Infantry Platoon Leader in the Vietnam War. As I was being trained in the United States in the months prior to my departure for the jungles of Viet Nam, I was extremely cognizant of the dangers and horror »

Dealing with questions and fears We as a nation have and will experience tragedy. With the upcoming anniversary of 9-11 as a reminder or the memory of those killed on the campus of Virginia Tech, it is not hard to remember. But a few years ago we were horrified by »

The Momentum of Compromise On October 18th, 2007 an Associated Press report from San Francisco Chronicle stated the following: “City health officials took steps Thursday toward opening the nation’s first legal safe-injection room, where addicts could shoot up heroin, cocaine, and other drugs under the supervision of nurses. Public health »

Tactics in protecting your children in an internet world Using the Internet has become second nature for children and youth today. Online homework, school based web boards, and chatting with friends is now commonplace for this generation. At the same time the internet is a very dark and dangerous place »

I have a child who… refuses to go to church or participate in family devotionals. Key verse: Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. There is a world of difference between the words "teach" »

I have a child who is lazy. Laziness results when parents require nothing of their child. It is easier for parents to do things themselves rather than take the time to teach their child and work with him while he learns. Teaching a child a good work ethic is one »

I have a child who has run away from home. The first thing to do is pray. In the interim, notify the authorities. It is important that you do not “rescue him from the consequences of his actions. His leaving is his ultimate act of rebellion by defiantly refusing to »

I have a child who has aerosol cans under the bed. Drug use among young people surfaced in the 60’s as a sign of rebellion and a way of acting out against “the establishment. The drugs of choice were marijuana, alcohol, and speed. Over the years, inhalants (aerosols, gasoline, butane, »

I have a child who is constantly talking back. The underlying source of talking back is rebellion, and it should not be allowed under any circumstances. Your child is talking back because you have not been consistent in holding your child accountable. This invariably leads to problems. Talking back/being disrespectful »

I have a child who is disrespectful. God does not mince words regarding the seriousness of disrespect, because it denotes a growing disregard for authority. This includes non-verbal communication as well (rolling of the eyes, shrugging shoulders, slamming doors, stomping off, pouting, tone of voice, etc.). If disrespect is left »