I would say that one of the main goals my wife and I have for our children is that they would grow up to be independent. What I mean by this is that they are able make it on their own. That they would be self-sufficient. They would be a contributing member to society. I …
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“The average child today experiences the same level of anxiety as a psychiatric patient did in the 1950’s.” -American Psychological Association What’s so different today that is causing kids these days so much anxiety? Where does this anxiety come from? It’s not like there is a depression or war or anything going on that would …
“Parents are going to ludicrous lengths to take the bumps out of life for their children. However, parental hyper-concern has a net effect of making kids more fragile.” -Hara Estroff Marano Fragile. Snowflakes. Wimps. Babies. Weak. These are just a few of the words I have heard used to describe the current generation (Generation Z). …
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“Alice: Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here? The Cheshire Cat: That depends a good deal on where you want to get to. Alice: I don’t much care where. The Cheshire Cat: Then it doesn’t much matter which way you go. Alice: …So long as I get somewhere. The …
This past weekend, November 17, 2019, I got the opportunity to preach the message at the church I work at. I wanted to share the sermon with you because it is all about “preparing the way for others to follow.” I will attach the transcript (it is not word for word but the main bulk …