ADD ADHD: Raising Happy, Godly Kids This blog article is not about child psychology. It is not like the pragmatic approaches to parenting a child labeled ADHD. I am not proposing a new method.  Instead, my goal is to present the principles of biblical parenting as it pertains to the behaviors associated with the label ADHD.  I am convinced that if Christian parents understand, apply the simple principles set forth in Scripture they can bring their children up in a way that honors Christ. This is not to imply that parents with children labeled with ADHD are bad parents.  It [...]

Grief: A Visitor In Every Home  In the little village of Bethany there lived an unmarried man named Lazarus, and his sisters, Mary and Martha. This happy family loved the Lord Jesus Christ. Sadly, “man is born to trouble” illness comes, and grief is a regular visitor to every home. We read that Lazarus is mortally sick.  His sister’s first thought is to send a message to Jesus. A word from their dear Friend would restore their brother to health.  Upon hearing of Lazarus’ condition Jesus sends back a comforting answer, “This sickness is not unto death.” However, poor Lazarus [...]

Self-Esteem, Self-Love, and Self-Image Some of the most popular themes in psychology are self-image, self-esteem, self-worth, and self-love.  The emphasis, regardless of the terminology used by a particular advocate of this movement, is on self. Then said Jesus unto His disciples, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.” (Matthew 16:24). Self-Esteem:  A Powerful Influence in the Church Over the past twenty-five years the concept of esteeming oneself has had a powerful influence on the church. Before the 1970’s the subject of self-esteem was almost unheard of in evangelical [...]