Posts with the tag “family”

“Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever.” Ecclesiastes 1:4It is a gorgeous day in late May. My parents are here from Florida for a week, school is out and summer vacation has begun, freeing me from my teaching duties. My son is mowing the lawn and my daughter is playing with our two dogs, Chestnut and Annie. I, as usual, am in the kitchen adjusting the herbs and spices ...  Read More

The book of Ruth takes us on a journey of love, loss, trials, faith, and love anew. To understand Ruth is to first understand what her name means. Ruth, a Hebrew name רְעוּת (re’ut) in its very essence meaning, “friend,” sets the stage for the journey she was meant to take, a journey of endurance, a journey of a most sincere friendship, a lesson that will forever stand the test of time.Ruth, from ...  Read More

She started out so very small, now look at my girl,she’s getting so tall.I remember the cute way she held onto her ear,now look at her helping me, what a sweet little dear!I used to pray, “Oh, Yahweh, please let her sleep through just one night,” now I can’t wake her up no matter how bright the light.I remember taking lots of pictures of all her cute little faces, now it’s trips to the orthodontis...  Read More

Yahweh did help me to understand His plan for me through this trying, refining experience. Through sacrifice, sacrifice of the heart, I felt His amazing love. You see, while I was crying and my heart was aching, He comforted me. He was there by my side. Anyone who has adopted can understand what I say when I describe what it’s like to wonder if your adopted children really see you as their “real” ...  Read More

Two years ago this month, my life changed with a single phone call, a call on a seemingly ordinary summer day that was anything but ordinary. I was outside near the garage throwing away trash. I remember the details of this day as vividly as if it just happened yesterday. I answered with a simple, “Hello?” The response I received was full of panic and desperation. The voice of a woman, whose reque...  Read More

When I look at all the young fathers and mothers in the Assembly, I can’t help realizing how blessed their children are to have parents in the Faith. Some of these parents have known Yahweh all their lives. Watching these young couples walk in strength of their Faith in everything they do is a joy. Their support of one another through all the problems of life is exemplary as they guide their famil...  Read More

Do you remember the first time that you knew I was here?  Boy, were you surprised!   I was going to be with you when you would lie down to sleep at night and all through your busy day, after you got up.  I was going to be with you in everything you did, whether you were sitting at home or out on the road somewhere, like two peas in a pod.Sometimes you would stay up late, walking the floor.  Someti...  Read More

The Bible teaches the father is the head of the family, as Messiah is head of the Assembly (Eph. 5:22–25). That authority must be exercised in love—providing for the household (1Tim. 5:8), disciplining without harshness (Heb. 12:5–8; Eph. 6:4), teaching Yahweh’s Word daily (Deut. 6:5–7), and nurturing with compassion (Ps. 103:8–13).  Read More

Today’s youth face rising risks (sex, drugs, violence, suicide). Yahweh’s answer starts at home: parents must model obedience, teach Scripture diligently all day (Deut. 6:5–7), invite questions, and discipline with love (Eph. 6:4). Faithful parenting, like Hannah’s with Samuel, bears lasting fruit.  Read More