Posted on Mar 4, 2014 in Parenting Article | Tags: blessing, children, church, death, gospel, jesus, kids, lansing, luther, lutheran, martin luther, mi, michigan, parent, reformation, shepherd of the hills
Remember The Reformation
Not many of our kids will be wake up on October 31st thinking, “Hey! Today is the 496th anniversary of the Reformation! On this day in 1517 Martin Luther sparked a reformation in the church by posting his “95 Theses” against abuses in the church of his day!” But they should be well aware of what happened in the Reformation, and be deeply thankful for it, and so should you- their parents. In fact, it is something that you should teach them so that they can grow up with an appreciation for the saving gospel of Jesus Christ that alone gives them eternal life, and cling to it by faith until death.
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Posted on Mar 4, 2014 in Parenting Article | Tags: blessing, children, christian, church, confession, contempt, court, honesty, humility, hypocrisy, hypocrite, jesus, kids, lansing, lesson, lutheran, mi, michigan, parent, shepherd of the hills, sin
Are You Willing To Hold Yourself In Contempt?
I saw in the paper today that a local judge held himself in contempt in his own court! This judge doesn’t like his courtroom interrupted by the ring tones of cell phones. So he has a rule that everyone in his court will have their cell phone turned off or silenced. If a cell phone goes off during a court proceeding, the negligent owner has to pay a $50 fine and has to hand over his phone. Well, guess whose cell phone went off on Monday? The judge promptly stopped the proceeding, opened his wallet, and handed $50 to the court officer for his fine. “Why would I treat myself any different?” asked the judge. ”That would make me a hypocrite.” Read more…
Posted on Feb 28, 2014 in Parenting Article | Tags: asking, bed time, blessing, children, christian, church, Devotion, evening, kids, lansing, lord's prayer, lutheran, meal, mi, michigan, model, parent, pray, prayer, psalm 17, shepherd of the hills, teach
Parents And Prayer: Part Four: Teaching Your Children To Pray
One of the most important things you can do as a parent is teach your child to pray, so they will always bring their fears, worries, and needs to God, trusting that he will hear and help them for Jesus’ sake. Read more…
