Be Present with An Open Heart

Be Present with An Open Heart

Read Mark 4:10–20 When I was in school, my imagination was fertile. My studies were futile. The ‘periods’ I excelled were recess, physical education (PE), and dismissal. God gave me a wonderful mind that is constantly wandering. My teachers were excellent educators;...
Discover What Lies Innate In Us

Discover What Lies Innate In Us

Read Mark 4:21–25 My parents put me through four years of piano classes when I was young. The truth surfaced quickly. I did not enjoy music. They discarded their dreams of me being a musician. So, to occupy me, they gave me a construction set. [Fortunately, the...
Be Flexible in Applying Rules

Be Flexible in Applying Rules

Read Mark 2:23–28 Should my kids finish their homework first, or play first? If children play first, then they will neglect the more important task of finishing their homework first. This should be the rule for all parents and children to follow, right? That could be...
Straighten & Strengthen the Character First

Straighten & Strengthen the Character First

Read Mark 3:20–30 Don’t our children bad-mouth us behind our backs occasionally? It hurts, right? However, we have to discern what triggered them. If they want to do things their way, we can respond by offering alternatives. If they can find a better and safer way of...