My daughter is going away to college in the Fall. And I have been thinking much lately about that transition, so when I read the following set of letters written by John Newton, they resonated well with me. They are written to his niece whom Newton and his wife had raised as their own daughter, […]
Read More A father’s advice to a child living away from homeFound recently around the internet: A new album from Sovereign Grace — “Risen.” You can listen to every track — and then purchase it as a download for only $5. What I’ve heard so far sounds good. There is much digital ink being spilled (digitized?) over Rob Bell’s latest book. Many good and biblical responses […]
Read More Grab bagBelievers live in a place that is not their home. It is often all-to-clear that this is not our permanent abode. And yet there are also so many manifestations of God’s grace and kindness even while living amidst fallenness: Wrestling is to Iowa as football is to Texas. So when high school student Joel Northrup […]
Read More Grab BagThe audio for the parenting seminar with Jim Newheiser this weekend has now been posted at Grace Bible Institute. You can access all the audio at the download page: Parenting is More than a Formula When Good Kids Make Bad Choices You Never Stop Being a Parent, Pt. 1 You Never Stop Being a Parent, […]
Read More Parenting Seminar audioA few things spotted recently around the web: John Piper’s 8-month leave of absence ended at the end of December. Last Sunday he resumed preaching with the sermon, “Our Deepest Prayer: Hallowed Be Your Name.” He also wrote an article entitled, “Why I Am Full of Hope About Bethlehem’s Future,” and while it is written […]
Read More Grab bagOn the weekend of February 4-5, Grace Bible Church in Granbury (TX) will be hosting a parenting seminar with Jim Newheiser, pastor of Grace Bible Church in Escondido, CA and director of the The Institute for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship. He has also recently co-authored the book You Never Stop Being a Parent with Elyse […]
Read More Parenting Seminar with Jim NewheiserI have recently finished reading a number of books and pamphlets and the thought of writing several full-length reviews has become too daunting. I know myself and recognize that if I don’t write something short, then I won’t write anything at all about these works. So, in the interest of “something is better than nothing,” […]
Read More Book blurbsA few things I’ve spotted around the internet lately: Can six seconds a day protect your marriage? Jani Ortlund says it can — if it’s a six-second kiss. Unbelieving pastors? Say it ain’t so. And yet there are some. Perhaps (probably?) the report by new-atheist proponent Daniel Dennett is biased, but if he could find […]
Read More Grab bagRussell Moore answers the question, “Is My Music Warping My Child?” Two points he makes, and one reaction of my own — Lyrics are influential — they shape the way we think about the issues of life, so liberty cannot be applied indiscriminately to music choices. Music becomes a parent’s opportunity to be intentional about […]
Read More Grab bagThabiti Anyabwile’s friend Fred Zaspel has an insightful funny bone when it comes to thinking about dating his daughters. First, Dad has some rules about life and the young man who might want to date his daughters (click the picture): And then he has a helpful application (click the picture): Amidst the humorous manner […]
Read More Wanna date my daughters???In another helpful “Ask the Counselor” video clip from CCEF, the question “When should I talk to my children about sex?” is answered: Summary: Talk often, talk freely, and talk soon.
Read More When to talk to your children about sexRecently found on the internet: “Do You See the Glory of God in the Sun? Spurgeon’s Battle Against Depression” (see also Randy Alcorn’s series on depression). Justin Taylor has some good thoughts about distinguishing between Christianity and Mormonism. At “Humble Beginnings” (audio) Tim Challies tells the story of pastor Jeff Anderson and a medium-sized church […]
Read More Grab bagThis month’s book of the month for our church is the recent release by Jim Newheiser and Elyse Fitzpatrick, You Never Stop Being a Parent. In addition to this book, there are a couple of related resources by Newheiser that are available online. Jim did two seminars on the topic that may be accessed here: […]
Read More Parenting adult children — more resourcesThe trouble of arriving at adequate solutions to complex problems is the difficulty of diagnosis. Make a mistake in evaluation and you are almost certain to make an inadequate response. That’s true for a mechanic and a car engine, a student and a math equation, a plumber and a clogged drain, an accountant and a […]
Read More Questions to diagnose the heart of your childJohn Flavel, A Puritan Golden Treasury: If you neglect to instruct them in the way of holiness, will the devil neglect to instruct them in the way of wickedness? No; if you will not teach them to pray, he will to curse, swear, and lie; if ground be uncultivated, weeds will sprout.
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