I've missed writing the Chat Show for a few weeks so here are some highlights grouped together to catch up. Jokes: What is a cow's favourite holiday? Moo Year's Eve! What is gray and goes up and down? An elephant on an elevator or teeter totter or pogo stick, etc. Where do horses live? In... Continue Reading →
The Daunting Reality for Suicidal Youth
The daunting reality for suicidal youth - The Sarnia Observer - Ontario, CA. When Sarnia is rated highest in suicides in Ontario, that is cause for prayer and action. This information I recently received from Joanne Klauke-LaBelle founder of http://www.harmonyforyouth.org. The article in the Observer can be read by clicking on the link above.
Rewards and Consequences
I've been reading Boundaries with Kids by Henry Cloud and John Townsend. This book is packed with great ideas related to how making good choices leads to children who grow up healthy and with great character. I came across a good section on rewards. This affects me not only as a parent, but also as... Continue Reading →
Cloud-Townsend, Leadership, Dating, Marriage, Parenting, Relationships …
Cloud-Townsend, Leadership, Dating, Marriage, Parenting, Relationships .... Get familiar with Henry Cloud and John Townsend for help on many issues including dating, faith, parenting, marriage, leadership and relationships among other things. Their website has some really short and helpful video clips. They've written books like Boundaries, Raising Great Kids, Integrity and many more.
Kids of Integrity | Christian Parenting Tips and Resources
Kids of Integrity | Christian Parenting Tips and Resources. Check out this link from Focus on the Family to help build good character in your kids.
2010 in review
The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here's a high level summary of its overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meterâ„¢ reads This blog is on fire!. Crunchy numbers A Boeing 747-400 passenger jet can hold 416 passengers. This blog was viewed about 2,400 times in 2010. That's about... Continue Reading →
Spanking and Proverbs – Part 2: Interpretations (via Dare to Disciple)
While this is an issue that I continue to debate in my own mind, I believe this entry has significant merit and is worth some study. I respect Dobson and Tripp and their insights on spanking. I consider pain to be a great teacher. However, I have a nagging question: Do shepherds beat/strike/spank their own... Continue Reading →
Kids Addicted to Video Games
Here's a link to an article by Plugged In, a Christian media review outlet connected with Focus on the Family: http://twitter.com/#!/pluggedintweet/status/20875355942297600
Psalm 23: Thy Rod and Thy Staff (via Promised Land Ministries)
I've been studying the use of the rod and staff in the Bible from the perspective of parenting-God's parenting of us and our parenting of our kids. I find this blog insightful! Psalm 23:4b "...thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." (You may read previous discussion on Verse 1, Verse 2, Verse 3, and... Continue Reading →
Kids Barred from Talking about Jesus in School?
In church on Sunday, I had a conversation about telling friends about Jesus. One example was to do it at school. One kid said they weren't allowed and that it was written in their planners that the school provides them. I hadn't heard this before and it surprised me. What is the law on this?... Continue Reading →
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