Humility and Pride
Humility is an essential trait to instill in children. While it is one of the most valuable traits we can have in our interactions with others, it is essential in our interaction with God. The gospel of Luke gives us…
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Confidence and Humility: The Fine Line
Yesterday was our first day of play practice for Westward Ho! A Story of the Oregon Trail set for September 11, 12, and 13. I know this is obvious, but 124 children is a lot of children! The actors come…
Learning with Humility
Mr. Rogers used to say, “You learn something old every day.” I love the humility in those words. Almost everything we learn is something someone has known (or maybe many someones have known) in the past. At the very least,…
Know-It-Alls Don’t Know It All
Ray has been teaching from Proverbs in our Sunday School class. Among the verses we discussed yesterday was this one: Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid. Proverbs 12:1 An idea popped into my head…
Teach Your Children That It Is Okay to Be in Need
Ray and I were happy last night when friends drove into our driveway. They came because of their special relationship with us and with Bethany. We were especially touched to see them last night because she has been out of…
National Battles and Family Battles
Early in 1862, Union troops began to take control of rivers and railroads in Tennessee and Mississippi. Grant and his troops defeated Confederate troops at Fort Henry on the Tennessee River. Then Grant’s troops defeated Confederate General Simon Bolivar Buckner…