Tag Archives: Proverbs 22:6

Bless the Children

Posted on December 8, 2023 by jesustrek

Our church is planning a day where we will recognize and bless the newborn babies and other small children in our congregation. From all that we read in Scripture about the importance of children, it seems to be fitting that … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Gardening

Posted on April 18, 2023 by jesustrek

A lady was once asked why she found so much pleasure from working in her garden. She answered, “It’s hard to explain the joy of raising something that doesn’t talk back!” Raising children can indeed be difficult at times. But … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 3, 2023 by jesustrek

The Bible often emphasizes the importance of families teaching faith to the next generation. The apostle Paul says this to his beloved disciple Timothy—“I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your … Continue reading →

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Good Parenting

Posted on May 31, 2017 by jesustrek

I had to stop for some puppies on the highway a couple of days ago. The three pups were right in the middle of the road, completely oblivious to the dangerous threat of the traffic. One reason that they were … Continue reading →

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A Parent’s Lawn

Posted on February 6, 2016 by jesustrek

I have heard of parents who did not allow their children to play ball in their own yard because it wore out the grass in some places and made the lawn look bad. I have always loved one mother’s response … Continue reading →

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Young Worshipers

Posted on August 28, 2014 by jesustrek

I couldn’t help but notice a couple of small children at church this past Sunday, and how they seemed to be fascinated with the worship experience. 1-year-old Ava couldn’t take her eyes off the praise team as the music part of … Continue reading →

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Lesson in Respect

Posted on June 17, 2013 by jesustrek

On Monday, June 3, 2013, a group of about 100 high school seniors boarded a Trans Air flight from New York to Atlanta. The pilot and crew asked the kids several times to sit down and put away their cell … Continue reading →

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