I have taken a few days off to give you a break. I know you wait each day to read my posts.
Today was a good day - I registered for school, sat through orientation (the wife went to orientation for wives - she said it was good and worthwhile), bought books (yes!), and lastly the wife and I finished "The Christian Family" by Larry Christenson. I have mentioned this book to you before. The last chapter was really good! Great for any Christian, great for families to read together and discuss. My wife and I discussed this last chapter at length for quite some time. The chapter is titled "Our Family, A witness for Jesus." One early premise is a family who has learned to live together for Jesus will naturally be a witness for Jesus. Think... how many people today have ever witnessed a husband and wife display mutual love and respect, with children who are well-behaved and respectful?
The author states the beginning of building a family of faith is to actively and consciously let Jesus take charge of our "worth" our "worries" and our "warfare."
I just erased a summary of these points. It was growing long, and ... I encourage you to read it with your spouse - and I would say your children if they are age 12 or higher.
Mike, are you serious? Yes! In fact, I am unemployed, but I will buy the book for you and ship it to your house if you will tell me you will read it together as a couple. E-mail me your mailing address and I will get on it! Why is it we will subscribe to hunting, fishing, car magazines and the lot, yet will not spend time and money to build up our marriage and family?
Question - do we want to be a Christian couple or just a "couple of Christians"?
E-mail me your home address. The book will follow shortly.
Met some good guys today at registration. Looking forward even more to school!
102 degrees today - 8th straight day over 100. Rain coming for the weekend cooling things off to mid 90's!
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