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Two Extremes to Avoid concerning the Devil
If you're anywhere near my age, you probably recall comedian Flip Wilson's infamous character, Geraldine. Geraldine would get herself into trouble of some kind, and then insist, wide-eyed, "The devil made me do it!" That always got a laugh out of me. It's tempting to blame our bad behavior on someone else -- but it can also be a mistake to ignore or downplay the reality of our spiritual enemy. When it comes to the existence and work of Satan, Christians tend toward one extreme or the other. On the one hand, we can blame the devil for everything, giving him far too much credit. Continue Reading
4 Things I’m Happy my Grandchildren are Learning
We’re sitting at dinner with our oldest son and his family. Five-year-old Reuel wants to know which movies I’ve seen. “Have you seen Planes?” he asks. “Yes, I have,” I reply. “How about Planes 2?” “I’m not sure, but I think so.” “Have you seen Cars 2?” “No, I don’t think I’ve seen Cars 2.” “Yes, you have!” Reu says gleefully. “There are two cars right there on your driveway!” Stand-up comedy, Kindergarten style. I’m glad my grandson is developing his sense of humor, but I’m even more grateful for the way his parents develop his character (and that of his Continue Reading
How to Teach Your Kids True Generosity This Christmas
You want to teach your daughter generosity and kindness, so you have her pick out a Christmas gift at the store for her little brother. Since she only has five dollars in her piggy bank, you go ahead and pay for the Tonka truck she chooses. Maybe this scenario is not imaginary for you. Maybe all you have to do is change up “boy” or “girl,” and you've been there. I totally get that parents want to instill generosity in their children and nurture love between siblings. After all, Jesus said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” --Acts 20:35 So we encourage our children Continue Reading