I am thinking today of how our world has changed. I remember sayings from the past. “A man’s home is his castle.” “Home is the place where, when you go there, they have to take you in.” I grew up in a world where home was relationships, refuge, comfort, protection; home was sacred, desirable, warm …
Category Archives: Family
It’s Sunday Again: Family
Last weekend I preached in Dierks, Arkansas–the first place Jan and I did a full-time ministry work after graduating from college 44 years ago. It was delightful to spend time with a part of our spiritual family–a part of the family we have not seen for many years. The memories are still sweet, the love …
Home and Family
I arrived home late Monday night this week after almost three weeks away. The sweet reunions and special times spent with family during the week have given me opportunity to reflect upon the importance of home and family. Not only have Jan and I spent more time together this week than during a “normal week”, …
Calling an elephant a horse…
Calling an elephant a horse does not make it so! Memorable words of wisdom. Yesterday’s breaking news! The U.S. Supreme Court is going to hear two cases related to marriage. Short summary: they are going to try to decide if something that is not marriage should be called marriage. The question? Should certain unions be …
Happy Birthday, Michael!
Today is our eldest son’s 41st birthday! He was almost an Independence Day baby! Happy birthday, Michael! May your day be blessed with friends, laughter, and joy. May you know God’s presence, peace, and power in your life today, and every day.
Family
The quote in memorable; I do not know when I first heard it, but I have long remembered it. Robert Frost wrote, “Home is the place, when you have to go there, they have to take you in.” My version is shorter, “Family is where they have to take you in.” Unfortunately, in today’s world, …
Family Matters
The Bible teaches the importance of the family. Church leaders across Latin America, when given the opportunity to tell me what topics they want me to address in seminars, often ask me to focus on the Christian family. There can be no strong, biblically-qualified church leaders without strong families. The church must be a supporter …
Happy Birthday, Michael!
Our eldest son, Michael Ethan Young, turns 40 today! Happy birthday, son! Hard to believe. Lots of memories. The entire family will celebrate–eating out together, hanging out, and saying Happy Birthday again and again in multiple ways. July 2, 1971 was a special day; 5:55 p.m. was a special time. Our firstborn. May God bless …
Life Savors: Grandchildren
Our eldest son, Michael, and his family arrived yesterday afternoon for our weekend Thanksgiving celebration. Having one’s home full of activity–laughter, playing, loving, sharing is a genuine “life savor”. The end of the day feels different when the house is full of life. The Psalmist said children are a heritage from the Lord. Blessed are …
A Worthy Resolution
The recent meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention adopted a resolution dealing with the “Scandal of Southern Baptist Divorce.” Among other things, the resolution called on churches to “proclaim the word of God on the permanence of marriage, provide marriage enrichment opportunities, and marry only those who are biblically qualified to be married to one …