Friday, August 27, 2010
Wise Tidbits Concerning Families
The ultimate book on wisdom is Proverbs. One brief verse that echos in my mind is, "The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice." Proverb 12:15 (ESV) Here's a few tidbits to ponder.
• "The family should be a closely knit group. The home should be a self-contained shelter of security; a kind of school where life’s basic lessons are taught; and a kind of church where God is honored; a place where wholesome recreation and simple pleasures are enjoyed." --Billy Graham, “My Answer,” syndicated newspaper column
• "Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain." --Found in The Bible, Psalm 127:1, NIV
• "It’s important to let our kids know we are aware of our inadequacies. Tell them. You have nothing to lose in honestly admitting to them that you didn’t do everything correctly as a parent. The admission may be the key to opening communication and beginning the process of healing your relationships with your kids." --Stephen Arterburn and Jim Burns, When Love is not Enough"
• “Discipline is demanded of the athlete to win a game. Discipline is required for the captain running his ship. Discipline is needed for the pianist to practice for the concert. . . .If parents believe standards are necessary, then discipline certainly is needed to attain them." --Gladys Brooks, as quoted in The Gift of Family by Naomi Rhode
• "Let your eyes light up when your children are around. Laugh more. Tell them how empty and quiet it is when they’re not there. Enjoy the things they bring to your life. Attend their activities, not as if they were compulsory for parents, but throw yourself into their lives." --Valerie Bell, Getting Out of your Kids’ Faces and into Their Hearts
• "The family should be a closely knit group. The home should be a self-contained shelter of security; a kind of school where life’s basic lessons are taught; and a kind of church where God is honored; a place where wholesome recreation and simple pleasures are enjoyed." --Billy Graham, “My Answer,” syndicated newspaper column
• "Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain." --Found in The Bible, Psalm 127:1, NIV
• "It’s important to let our kids know we are aware of our inadequacies. Tell them. You have nothing to lose in honestly admitting to them that you didn’t do everything correctly as a parent. The admission may be the key to opening communication and beginning the process of healing your relationships with your kids." --Stephen Arterburn and Jim Burns, When Love is not Enough"
• “Discipline is demanded of the athlete to win a game. Discipline is required for the captain running his ship. Discipline is needed for the pianist to practice for the concert. . . .If parents believe standards are necessary, then discipline certainly is needed to attain them." --Gladys Brooks, as quoted in The Gift of Family by Naomi Rhode
• "Let your eyes light up when your children are around. Laugh more. Tell them how empty and quiet it is when they’re not there. Enjoy the things they bring to your life. Attend their activities, not as if they were compulsory for parents, but throw yourself into their lives." --Valerie Bell, Getting Out of your Kids’ Faces and into Their Hearts
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