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Image via Wikipedia I've been tied up with things at home at in the office, that I have not been posting articles lately. I hope to catch up, and post even the past articles that I think are still relevant. For, as King Solomon said, "there is nothing new under the sun..." I've noticed that as well. Things change, and while they do, majority simply are cosmetic changes, not the essence. Till then! Au revoir!

By Dr James Dobson There’s a very special gift that men and women in their 50s, 60s and 70s have to offer to the people they come in contact with. That gift is wisdom — gleaned from years of experience. Wisdom can encourage and build up, and offer hope in troubled times. In days gone by, extended families lived together in the same house — young and old. People were able to get fresh perspectives, just by hashing out the events of the day at the dinner table. But in today’s mobile society, most of us live away from our families, and this valuable interaction is lacking. If you’re getting on in years, I’d urge you to find someone younger in your life that you could befriend. That frustrated young mother down the street might love to have an older woman come by for coffee , to listen and to say: “That’s normal. I remember when I felt just that way.” The young man in the office down the hall needs to hear from someone older and wiser: “You’re doing a good job. Keep up the good ...

Image via Wikipedia By Dr James Dobson You don't see many mothers dress like Wonder Woman these days, but I think any mother who lovingly raises a child from infancy to adulthood deserves to be called a Superhero. I recall a time many years ago when my wife broke her leg skiing, requiring me to play Mr Mum for two weeks. It was a lot tougher than advertised. On my first morning on the job, our headstrong three-year-old boy began teaching me the rules of the game called “motherhood”. At 6am, I was woken from a deep, dreamy sleep by his loud cry and he continued shrieking as I staggered down the hall. When I pushed open his bedroom door, the crying immediately stopped and a cheery little voice said, “Is breakfast ready?” He followed me into the kitchen, where I rummaged through the cupboards bleary-eyed, all the while being barraged with questions: “Why isn't the milk poured? Don't you even know where the eggs are?” and: “Are you sure you've ever done this before?” ...

I was looking for some leadership articles, and at the same time, something that may be applicable to the family as well. Look what I found; lifted from Ezine article directory. This is my 1,200th post, by the way. Read on, and be blessed! ----- The Man Who Would Not Lead His Family by Angie Lewis "My husband won't lead the family in bible study or prayer . He won't even discipline the children . What can I do?" "Is your husband a Christian?" "Oh, yes." She replied. "Have you talked with your husband about how you feel?" "Yes, I have told him until I am blue in the face about his lack of support in the home." "Well, that's the problem. You're telling him what he should do rather than allowing him to appreciate what his God -given responsibilities are. When a wife is bossy or naggy with her husband it makes him feel like a child. But he isn't married to his mother. You should allow your husb...

Image via Wikipedia By Dr Bill Maier IS THERE anything quite as frustrating as catching your little angel in a lie? All kids tell fibs from time to time – some worse than others. And as parents, it’s important that we head the problem off before it becomes a habit. Kids who learn that they can get away with little lies, often begin telling bigger lies, which can lead to major problems later in life. Before acting too harshly, remember that there’s a very thin line between fantasy and reality in the mind of a preschooler. But kids who are clearly lying to get out of trouble need to be held accountable. Explain to them how important a person’s word is. If it happens again, don’t be afraid to punish them. Honesty is a critical virtue, and the time to instill that trait is while kids are still young. From TODAY, Voices - Tuesday, 23-March-2010 ----- Blogged with the Flock Browser Related articles by Zemanta The Tooth Fairy Milestone... (jer979.blogspot.com) The Fant...

PASTOR IN CONTROVERSY AGAIN --------------------------- SINGAPORE - Film-makers Royston Tan and Sun Koh are among a group of Singaporeans , said to number about 80, who have called the police to complain about Pastor Rony Tan in the past week - this time, over his comments about gays and lesbians. The comments were made in a video clip of his interview with a former lesbian , and this had been posted on his church website , Lighthouse Evangelism Church. The pastor had made the news earlier this month after he was called up by the Internal Security Department for his insensitive comments made in videos posted on his church's website about Buddhists and Taoists. He has since publicly apologised for the remarks and expressed his remorse to members of the church, which he founded. When contacted, Mr Tan, 33, said he made an independent decision to call the police. He heard about the video on gays and lesbians after some friends told him how offended they felt by it. "How co...

Image by billnwmsu via Flickr By Dr James Dobson You talk and talk , but your husband just doesn't seem to get the point. Have you ever felt that happening? Maybe it's time to try a new way of explaining how you feel. One very effective way to communicate your feelings is to paint a word picture. A good friend once told me how one such word picture actually changed the lives of a married couple he knows. The wife was feeling distressed because her husband would come home from work and clam up. She told her husband a story about a man who goes out to breakfast with some good friends. He eats a big breakfast and then gathers some of the crumbs and throws them into a bag. Then he goes to lunch with some other friends, eats a big steak, and again throws a couple of crumbs into a bag. Then when he comes home at night, he hands his wife the bag. His wife told him, "That's what it feels like you are doing. All day long the children and I wait to talk with you, but do you k...

Image via Wikipedia By Dr James Dobson When you try to teach your young child to be responsible and you just don't get anywhere, what can you do? Well, many times turning a teaching situation into a game is the best way to get results. Sometimes, kids have a hard time learning and remembering the things their parents tell them. It's not that they're trying to be rebellious — they simply forget to hang up the towel or to come to dinner on time. In cases like this, you might try making a game out of it. Kids love all sorts of contests and games, especially if adults will play along with them. If you're struggling to teach your kids a lesson in responsibility and you're not getting anywhere, try turning it into a game, and see how little fun can make a child eager to learn. From TODAY, Voices – Tuesday, 15-Sep-2009 Related articles by Zemanta You Aren't Lazy - You're Just Being Green (califmom.com) Our Mommy and Me Swim Class Experience (momblognetwork.com...

Image via Wikipedia By Dr Bill Maier Kids need parents as much as they need air and water . Our acceptance and approval are critical to their sense of self-worth. That's why it's important to look for opportunities to connect with our kids, and build into their future. Use mornings as a time of encouragement. Experts say that the first five minutes you spend with your child are the most important, so don't take that time lightly. Give them a big hug and a hearty smile, and let that set the tone for the entire day. After school, ask them how their studies went. Talk to them about whatever is on their mind, whether it's sports or friends, or even girls. And listen. This is how you get to know what's going on in their world. Finally, put them to bed with a hug, and another word of encouragement. From TODAY, Voices - Thursday, 16-Jul-2009 Related articles by Zemanta So Many Joys in Life (LearnThis.ca) Sibling reverly (busymom.net) Hope, Encouragement and the P...

By Dr Bill Maier You know , so many of us parents get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life and take our kids for granted. Especially when it is so simple to let them know how much we care. When your child talks to you, make sure they have your full attention. Get down to their eye level, and smile as you answer them. Let them know that you're interested in what they have to say. When they tell you a joke, laugh with them. Tell them one of your own — preschoolers love "knock knock" jokes! Introduce your children to friends when you see them at church or the grocery store . So often we forget this simple courtesy when it comes to our kids, but it lets them know that they're an important part of the family . It's not that hard to let our kids know how much we value them, but it does take a little extra thought. From TODAY, Voices –Monday, 15-Jun-2009 Related articles by Zemanta When Dad Couldn't Care Less About Baby (abcnews.go.com) Empty fridge, no slee...

By Dr James Dobson Have you ever found the courage to say “I’m sorry” to a child? It’s a tough thing to do and, frankly, my father never was very good at it. I remember working with him one day in the backyard when I was 15, on a day when he was particularly irritable. He picked on me for everything I did, even when I hurried. Finally, he yelled at me for something I considered petty, and I just threw down the rake and quit. I walked off, and I walked across our property and down the street while my dad demanded that I come back. It was one of the few times that I ever took him on like that. I meandered around town for a while wondering what would happen when I got home and ended up at my cousin’s house on the other side of town. After several hours, with knees shaking, I called home. “Stay there,” said my dad, “I’m coming over.” To say that I was nervous would be a gross understatement. In a short time, dad arrived and asked to see me alone. “ Beau ,” he began, “I didn’t treat you ri...