In the previous post we saw that schoolwork is something given by God. When homework presents challenges, we have an opportunity to appeal to the gospel grace of God for strength and wisdom to complete the task at hand for his glory. In other words, schoolwork is part of the providential plan of God. In this post we will look at how to promote schoolwork to your children. “Promoting schoolwork” may seem like strange language. Sporting events, school plays, and political causes are promoted, but schoolwork? However, the Bible uses this language. Over and over, Proverbs pleads with young people to listen to instruction and warns of the folly of those who ignore it. Proverbs 16:21 assumes that […]
Wisdom
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In the context of our various trials we need wisdom to know how to function in those trials and circumstances; it is available from a giving God, and we are to ask for it (James 1:5). Our need is no different from Israel’s. We need not only the power of God to overwhelm our obvious enemies but also the wisdom of God to detect our subtle enemies. Unfortunately, the church too often craves God’s power while it ignores God’s wisdom. Dale Ralph Davis
Every true believer has experienced the grace of being forgiven on behalf of Christ’s sacrifice. So when they are offended by another, they know where to take it – to the cross. To the unique place where genuine forgiveness and lasting reconciliation can be found. When this happens, it is glorious. from Red Like Blood
After Paul warns the Ephesians not to think and live like the world around them in verses 17-19 of Ephesians 4, he then reminds his readers that they did not learn Christ the way the world does its learning. Rather Paul, under the direction of the Holy Spirit, penned a phrase that had never been used before in the Greek language. He says: But that is not the way you learned Christ! Ephesians 4:20 ESV Peter O’Brien, in his excellent commentary on Ephesians, points out that in the Greek Bible and as well as the rest of Greek literature this is the first time that the phrase, learning a person, is used. Thus, Paul is saying it is […]
Character development is connected to acquiring wisdom. Biblical wisdom is not the same as human intellect. We can be born bright. But with regard to wisdom, we are all born fools! During the middle years, the focus of your instruction should be to build wisdom and not correcting behavior.
There are a number of passages that clearly teach that God commands his people to be a holy people, e.g. 1 Peter 1:16. There are many ways to describe holiness. One of the most basic is to understand that being holy means being different. Holiness is being distinct from the world. If we are to love God we must be constantly aware that he is holy. He is different. This is what we are to model for our children as we bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Today, the prevailing mood of our political leaders is that we should not be defined by our differences, we should be strengthened by them. A Christian has a […]
Albert Mohler is one of the most respected theologians of our day. He is also keenly aware of the various culture attacks on the Christian family. Here is what Dr. Mohler has to say about Wise Words for Moms: “The Bible is very clear about the responsibility of parents to discipline their children, and to raise them in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Tragically, America now faces an epidemic of undisciplined children. In Wise Words for Moms Ginger Plowman offers assistance and guidance for Christian mothers seeking to raise godly children. Her advice is particularly helpful for mothers of young children. This is not a task for cowards. Wise Words for Moms will help mothers to bend young […]
Summer for many families means being on the go. Whether it is to the store, to the beach or mountains, or on vacation, summertime is go time. Being on the go provides special challenges in bringing God’s word clearly to bear in daily, active life. Two useful resources from Shepherd Press to assist busy parents on the go are Wise Words for Moms by Ginger Plowman Hubbard and Get Wisdom! by Ruth Younts. Both of these valuable books are worth reading with your children to be ready to apply biblical truth to the busy days of summer. Select the appropriate applications of each resource tool to help you be ready for the particular challenges you and your and your children […]
You are thirty-six. Your life is about half over, based on average human lifespans. If you are a singer, you might be just entering your prime. If you are an athlete, your prime is probably a fading memory. If you are in the business world you may be starting over, riding the wave, or somewhere in the middle. If you are a parent, you may be in despair, or you may be experiencing the joy of seeing your children follow Christ. But no matter what your situation, there is still one quality that you must have in increasing measure: discernment! Recall this simple definition:
Discernment is one quality that all of us can use in increasing measure. Like other wisdom skills, it is a quality that improves with time. In other words, the earlier children start practicing and learning discernment, the better! Discernment is seeing the difference between good and bad – or good and best – so I know what to do to please God. Discernment is a wisdom skill. Skills by nature are designed for practice. Honing the skill of discernment is a life-long endeavor. One goal of discernment is learn to ask what is good for God, not what is good for you. This is what it means to effectively guard your heart, asking what is good for God, before you […]