by Laurie Bluedorn | Sep 14, 2011 | Raising Children
I have faced some opposition to homeschooling from two close friends, as well as from my parents. Do you mind sharing a bit on this topic? Of course, the main objection that my friends and family have to homeschooling is the infamous socialization factor. For...
by Laurie Bluedorn | Mar 19, 2011 | Bible, Raising Children
John Calvin Commentary: Ephesians 6:1-4 1. Children, obey. Why does the apostle use the word obey instead of honor, which has a greater extent of meaning? It is because Obedience is the evidence of that honor which children owe to their parents, and is therefore more...
by Laurie Bluedorn | Feb 28, 2011 | Counseling, How Would You Answer This?, Raising Children
What if you had an adult child who was addicted to cocaine. What specific things would you do in order to show/practice love to that child? What specific things would you NOT do in order to show/practice love to that child? Mark 10:21 Then Jesus, looking at him, loved...
by Laurie Bluedorn | Feb 19, 2011 | Counseling, Marriage, Raising Children
Taken from the book Your Family God’s Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home by Wayne A. Mack Level 1 This is the level of clichés and impersonal, automatic statements. Level 1 communication consists of conversation starters. “Good morning.” “Hello,...
by Laurie Bluedorn | Feb 19, 2011 | Art, Raising Children
What does this painting say to you?
by Laurie Bluedorn | Feb 3, 2011 | Courtship, Marriage, Raising Children
Most assuredly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. — John 10:1 The following is a modernization and updating of a selection from: Of Domestical Duties, Fifth Treatise, Duties...