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The Sacred Honor of Being a Parent
A Unique Relationship Parenting is a unique relationship, wherein the parent is authorized by law and by God to protect, provide, nurture, and discipline. Ultimately, the parent must somehow control self and child enough to train for independent success. Parenting is a special relationship, one in which the parent is fully responsible for the children…
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Disappointing Birth Brings Hope
By Julie Kerckhoff Mary and Joseph had just survived an untimely, government-mandated trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem with Mary “great with child.” Mary, who was chosen by God to have His son, had undergone six months of ridicule for being an unfaithful fiancé. By Jewish law, Joseph could have stoned her or at least dismissed…
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Prayer of the Disappointed
“Lord, help me to appreciate today’s blessings, both new and old. Help me to not be so surprised and so frustrated about the upcoming problems and disappointments that will come my way today. And help me to know that You are with me, You are good, and You are in control, especially when my day…