Posted on Feb 27, 2014 in Parenting Article | Tags: bible, children, christian, church, god, jesus, kids, lansing, lutheran, mi, michigan, parent, role model, service, shepherd of the hills
Pointing Out Christians Role Models
My family and I worshiped at our WELS church in Jackson this past Sunday. Before the service started an old man who happened to be acquainted with our family greeted my wife and sons with a broad smile and spoke to them. After he asked my sons how old they were and what they were doing, he said, “Well boys, don’t ever forget that God is good, and no matter where you go he will be with you, and he will take care of you no matter what may come.” That unsolicited encouragement came from a man who needs a cane to walk since a stroke disabled him probably at least 30 years ago.
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Posted on Feb 27, 2014 in Parenting Article | Tags: church, earthquake, kids, lansing, lutheran, mi, michigan, parent, prayer, school shooting, shepherd of the hills, suffering, tornado, tragedy, victim
Talking to Kids About Tragedy
The tragic devastation and death caused by the tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma yesterday gives us an opportunity to put our faith in Jesus Christ into action and also to teach our children and grandchildren. Here are a few suggestions:
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