Shame, Guilt, and the Gospel

October 27, 2008
Oftentimes our boys struggle with the guilt and shame of their situation.  Oftentimes the full weight of what they are carrying does become evident to them or their families until they are here and have an opportunity to take a time-out from life and reflect on their situation.  And what we desire they [...]

Being Teachable

October 17, 2008
Are you teachable?  Are you willing to day in and day out have people monitor and grade you in everything you do?  What would you do if you felt as though all day long, people were just trying to ‘get on your case,’ correcting what seems to be your every move?  What would [...]

The Harvest

October 9, 2008
It is almost the middle of October, which for us means the farmers are out in the fields day and night gathering the harvest.  With the harvest on our minds, I am reminded of a passage from the New Testament.  Galatians 6.7-8 reads:
    Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever [...]

My Bad!

October 2, 2008
Isn’t it amazing what is happening on Wall Street?!  They have mismanaged our money in a terrible way and have simply gone to the federal government and in effect, said, “my bad, can we have some more?  And oh, by the way, can it be at the taxpayer’s expense?”  What does this have [...]