Our Children Belong to God   On Children -Kahlil Gibran -------------------------- Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, and though they are with you yet they belong not to you.   You may give them your love but not your thoughts, for they have their

One of my favorite movies is a 1947 classic called Miracle on 34th Street. For those who know of it Natalie Woods plays a little doubtful girl named Susan who was raised to be skeptical of fairy-tales, make believe and anything that relies on imagination. Then she meets a lovable old man named Kris Kringle

I had a conversation a few months ago with my then 25 year-old son Zeplyn. I was going through a difficult time in my life and he failed to do a chore. What would have normally not been a “big” deal on this particular day, it felt like the walls were caving in on me

Recently, I heard a parent call their child “spoiled”. Thank goodness, it was not one of our Happy Home Christian Leadership Academy parents. When supporting parents, I often ask them not to call their children spoiled to their face, no matter how angry they get. We are trying to promote confidence, not shame as the

The Class of 2018 were given scriptures to not only memorize but to get the words into their spirits as they prepare for their BIG Graduation Day. When raising Godly children it is important to use the Word of God. God knows children and He knows what you need to do to bring them up

How do you respond when someone hurts your feelings? Do you let it rob you of joy? Or maybe your emotions run wild? Luke 6:27-28 NIV tells us what we should do when people hurt us: But I tell you who hears me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those

AS I SAT IN A DALLAS AIRPORT RECENTLY, I BEGAN THINKING OF ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS. UNFORTUNATELY SHE PASSED AWAY OVER THREE YEARS AGO. I SAY UNFORTUNATELY BECAUSE SHE WAS A GIFT TO THE WORLD

Spirit of the Living God, The Maker of every good and perfect gift. Thank you for this day. For this is the day that you have made and we will rejoice and be glad in it. Thank you God for your loving kindness and tender mercies

Why are we yelling, hitting, beating and not listening to our children? I am just saying