In the US military, a permanent move is called a PCS (permanent change of station). We are gearing up for a move to Okinawa, Japan, where we will live for the next three years. As we prepare for a move, we have lots of emotions. As usual, our kids need more hugs and a slower […]
Teaching Fear of the Lord Again
The Bible teaches us that the fear of the Lord can be taught. When I first read this concept in Psalm 34:11, I was a little bit lost, because I could see plainly the the Fear of the Lord could be taught, but I didn’t know HOW to teach it. Ever since then, that’s been […]
Forcing a Change
[I found this draft that I wrote several years ago and never completed. I think it is worthwhile finishing and posting. The text I am adding will be in italics.] Because of my background in special education, I am occasionally asked specific questions about children with disabilities. One of the challenges facing Christian parents with […]
Teach the Fear of God
Come, you children, and listen to me, I will teach you the fear of the Lord. (Psalm 34:11) I’ve read this verse before, but I forget not only that the fear of God is something that can be taught, but also that I should be deliberately teaching it. Truthfully, I’ve rather avoided those thoughts because […]
