If you can look into the seeds of time, And say which grain will grow, and which will not, Speak, then, to me. —William Shakespeare1 Who wouldn’t want to hear from someone like that? Who hasn’t felt him- or herself standing on tiptoe, straining to see what lies ahead? Every generation has had its share […]
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Analyzing Unselfishness
Read Philippians 2:1-4. To be “humble in heart” as Christ stated He was, is to be submissive to the core. It involves being more interested in serving the needs of others than in having one’s own needs met. Someone who is truly unselfish is generous with his or her time and possessions, energy and money. […]
Read MoreA Gift for Dad
In an age of equal rights and equal time, it seems only fair to give dads equal attention. Moms get the lion’s share of the parenting accolades, and let’s be honest—they deserve every bit they receive. Too often though, dads get lost in the shuffle. So for the next few moments, move over, ladies . […]
Read MoreA Dad’s Greatest Gift
Hear, O sons, the instruction of a father, And give attention that you may gain understanding. —Proverbs 4:1 Dad, is it possible you’ve gotten overly committed, so involved in your work or some away-from-home project or hobby that it is draining your time and energy with your family? I understand, believe me, I do. . […]
Read MoreCount Your Blessings
Read Psalm 95. Sometimes when you don’t feel like praying, or you’re consumed with needing to speak to the Lord but can’t gather the words, try that old standby—count your many blessings, count them one by one. It’s amazing how you can get carried away from worries and woes and self concern when you start […]
Read MoreBecoming Real
While driving to work today, my attitude wasn’t so great. More often than not, I’m a bit like Tigger from Winnie-the-Pooh, but today I felt like Eeyore. I know in my head that stress and demands exhaust my spirit, but the journey from my head to my heart is a long one. On days like […]
Read MoreA Gallery of Memories
Our past is like an art gallery. Walking down those corridors of our memory is like walking through an art gallery. On the walls are all of yesterday’s pictures: our home, our childhood, our parents, our rearing, the heartaches, the difficulties, the joys and triumphs as well as the abuses and the inequities of our […]
Read MoreA Better Way to Train Up A Child
Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it. (Proverbs 22:6) Proverbs 22:6 is probably the best-known passage on the issue of childrearing and, ironically, the most misunderstood. One classic interpretation of this proverb goes this way: Be sure your kids attend Sunday […]
Read MoreHonouring Men of Character
As a more serious complement to my article “It’s a Guy’s Life,” which shed light on the humorous side of being a man, I’ve created my own list, honouring men of character. Men who are called on to provide loving care to individuals who cannot function on their own face sobering realities and unique demands. […]
Read MoreFor Dads
I don’t often recommend a volume without reservation, but I think every man should read Temptations Men Face by Tom Eisenman. I’m not saying I agree with everything in it, or that you will, but it’s one of those works that deserves being read . . . especially by men. I appreciate Tom’s candour and […]
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