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The Proper Grip

Posted on March 8, 2023 by jesustrek

“Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.”—Col.3:20-21. Many books about raising children have struggled to express the wisdom contained in these two verses of the … 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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Raising Children

Posted on July 30, 2019 by jesustrek

A man was at the airport waiting to board his flight. He observed a mother who was travelling with three young children, all of whom were running around yelling and annoying the other passengers. The mother tried to calm down … Continue reading →

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Time Well-Spent

Posted on June 13, 2019 by jesustrek

A certain man often referred to a special day in his childhood when his father took him fishing. The day was fixed in his adult mind, and he often reflected upon many of the things his father had taught him … Continue reading →

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Courageous Diagnosis

Posted on May 21, 2018 by jesustrek

A married couple asked their family doctor to examine their young son. The boy was extremely hyperactive and continually did and said things that were highly inappropriate. His actions left them exhausted and exasperated. The parents were sure that their … 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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What Are You Raising?

Posted on February 5, 2016 by jesustrek

Two farmers were talking as they watched the sons of one of them hoeing a field of corn. One asked the other, “Why are you doing that the old-fashioned way? Why don’t you spray for weeds instead of having your … Continue reading →

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Life at Home

Posted on February 27, 2015 by jesustrek

A teenage girl asked her parents if she could get a nose ring. They were dead set against the idea. However, the daughter was persistent with her pleas, and eventually they reluctantly conceded and gave their permission for her to … Continue reading →

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Fathers’ Day Challenge

Posted on June 17, 2012 by jesustrek

Calling all Dads! God wants you to be the best father you can possibly be. How do you achieve that? Here is some godly advice. First, “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up … Continue reading →

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