Faith and Family Books | August 22, 2007
We have watched Fearfully & Wonderfully Made several times. This is a dvd that Answers in Genesis has produced. Dr. David Menton is the featured teacher. Here is what the back says:
” ‘The question is not when does life begin, but when does a person begin?’ Dr. David Menton explains from anatomical science and biology the turth of Psalm [...]
Faith and Family Books | August 18, 2007
I finally finished The Ministry of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson.
This is not exactly a quote in regards to motherhood, but it struck me as important in the area of serving others – whether that be our families, our church, those in our neighborhoods or those we happen to meet while we are out on errands. [...]
Faith and Family Books | August 18, 2007
“If we want to reach and influence people for Jesus Christ, we must cultivate a kindly disposition.”
~ Alexander Strauch, Leading with Love
Faith and Family Books | August 17, 2007
A Book Review of The White Dove (Part 2) by Miss R. Gould
But the pilgrims are really_______! The Lady and her Daughter find this out and they send the dove to the Count’s castle. They get it and read the note attached to the dove just minutes before_______ who ask for shelter for the [...]
Faith and Family Books | August 17, 2007
“A lack of patience in a Christian leader is a serious deficiency. An impatient leader is as destructive to people as an impatient father is to his children or as an impatient shepherd is to his sheep.”
~ Alexander Strauch, Leading with Love
We thought this quote also could apply to parenting.
Faith and Family Books | August 16, 2007
“Leaders who speak only when there is something negative to say or to disapprove are not effective. People need to hear positive words of appreciation and love.”
~ Alexander Strauch, Leading with Love
We thought this quote could also apply to parenting.
Faith and Family Books | August 15, 2007
The Old Worcester Jug written by E. Thorne is definitely a real tear-jerker. This is another Lamplighter book that is about a poor child who is instrumental in the lives around her – sharing with them the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Mr. Griffin is a china dealer who is good at getting the best bargain for [...]
Faith and Family Books | August 15, 2007
“The church is to be a close-knit family of brothers and sisters who express Christ’s love to one another. The church is to be a life-transforming community where people grow and become more like their loving Lord.”
~ Alexander Strauch, Leading with Love
Faith and Family Books | August 14, 2007
“The more serious the wrongness is, the more it is to exhibit the holiness of God, to speak out concerning what is wrong. At the same time, the more serious the differences become, the more important it becomes that we look to the Holy Spirit to enable us to show love to the true Christians [...]
Faith and Family Books | August 14, 2007
“In the end, the measure of my success as a mother will not be how well I have taught my kids or cared for them but whether I have been faithful in helping them respond to God’s call on their lives.”
~ Sally Clarkson, The Ministry of Motherhood
