A child disciplined every time (consistently), for as long as it takes (persistently) will begin to respect and listen to your words because he knows and fears the “law.” There is a place for mercy, but he will never “get” it until he learns to follow the law.… Read More Law before Liberties
A discipline is something we consistently and persistently practice to make it easier for us to behave right. We each have sinful, sore spots. Areas we are weak in. Mine is a cranky, grumpy attitude.… Read More Dear God, please help mommy not be grumpy. Amen.
How often do you use these five little words? I’ve begun to hate them. Rarely do they signal incoming encouragement or a kind intent. Think about it. If someone wants you to know something for no better reason than that they WANT you to know, do you think it something that you should actually know?… Read More Just wanted you to know…
Some believe our entertainment reflects the disintegration of the nuclear family; from the Cleavers to the Osbournes. Whether this is the case or not, this idealism that families are moving from good to bad, warps the reality that families have always been screwed up, and turns us into little critics instead of little Christs. It also blinds us to the numerous Biblical examples of dysfunctional families and the insight we can gain to help others in similar circumstances. One such case is the family of David.… Read More The Dysfuntional Family of David (Part 1)
I signed a petition. PleaseReconcile.org That is rare for me. Hopefully, it proves how deeply I believe Bob Jones University needs to make a very public, very humble apology for its “die hard, squirrely” racial purity beliefs and practices. Many black and Asian students have been hurt, embarrassed and shunned because of the school’s firmly-held,… Read More Bob Jones University, No apology necessary?
Kay Bonikowsky 