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Babies are bobbleheads. Hunter is a particular baby with a particular walk. I suppose all babies learning to crawl and walk have a particular style. I know one boy who scooted on his butt, holding his feet and pulling them and pushing them to get from point A to point B. For real. Can you... Continue Reading →
“I can’t!” “I don’t know!” “It’s too hard!” These are the things Liam would say quite frequently! Photo by Ann H on Pexels.com His mom would encourage him to kick a ball and he would say, “I can’t!” His father would ask him his opinion on Doritos Ranch or Doritos Original and he would say,... Continue Reading →
There once was a boy named Khian who was afraid…of everything! Seriously. Everything. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com At bedtime, he would see monsters in the shadows, monsters in the closets, monsters under the bed…even though there were none. At nap time, he would imagine bugs crawling in his blankets, creepy crawlers under his pillow... Continue Reading →
Jaqueline the racoon LOVED trash. She loved the sliminess. She loved the smells. She especially loved the sound of metal trash cans when they tipped over and crashed on the concrete driveway scaring away all the rodents. Photo by Abi Zara on Pexels.com She loved trash like pirates love gold, like princesses love silver and... Continue Reading →
There once was a jewel named Sparkle. Sparkle was lonely. Don’t get me wrong, Sparkle had plenty of companions. It’s just that they were all stashed away in a dusty box. You see, the owner just wasn’t that interested in jewelry. Sparkle, the jewel, was attached to a silver braided necklace. She was covered with... Continue Reading →
To Spank or Not to Spank? - Connected Families. I've come to appreciate this organization and having met Jim Jackson, I know him to be a man who not only loves Jesus, but has some excellent advice on this issue. Thanks Jim! Also, here's a link to a couple of my thoughts on the issue... Continue Reading →
I'm not really a poet, but I am very interested in presenting truth in memorable ways. I've appreciated revisiting biblical poetry in the Bible interpretation class I'm currently taking. This skill is helpful when studying the psalms as well as wisdom literature. Understanding the full art of Hebrew poetry is difficult for English translations, but... Continue Reading →
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 →
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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