"Train up a child in the way he
should go. And when he is old
he will not depart from it."
Proverbs 22:6

Welcome Friends...

The Bible tells us to train up our children, and, without a doubt, the absolute best qualified for this position is the parent.  Note: I am only referring to a God fearing, loving, nurturing parent or guardian who is in complete charge of the child...in all areas!!!

It is the parents' responsibility to teach their children Godly moral values first, then the Church is there to administer help and Godly counsel, as well as fellowship when the parents and children need them.

Sex education is absolutely the parents responsibility! If we as parents shun the subject of sex because we are embarrassed or  think it's wrong to talk about such private matters, our kids will find out what it's all about from someone else or something else!  They will!  Kids aren't stupid!  They have sexual desires just like you and I.  Believe it or not,  you--as the parents who brought them into this world--are the best qualified to teach them about this very private fact of life!   Not the health teacher at school, the kids on the bus, or please, not the cable television!  Lay it on the line! It's your responsibility!

We as parents are also the very best qualified to teach our children everything from A to Z!  You know: love, kindness, meekness, forgiveness, patience, manners, responsibility, cooking, cleaning etc., etc.; and yes, even their math, spelling, reading and writing!  We can do it all!

Who knows their children more than their caring parents?  We know their strengths and weaknesses.  Don't let the so called "professionals" (I'm not cutting professionals here) tell you what your child needs! You should know! Do it yourself. They are your responsibility!  These "child authorities" should only be there to aid the parents, not take their place!  If the husband/father is fulfilling his God given responsibilities as leader of the home (see Ephesians 5:23, Proverbs 4:1) and the wife/mother is also obeying God (see 1 Timothy 3:11, Proverbs 31:10-31) the children should be well rounded, responsible, intelligent adults. Although, we as parents are also sinners, we tend to teach our children our "bad habits" and those things that aren't pleasing to God, as well as the "good things!" We must always be asking God for His forgiveness, and our childrens' as well! Telling them that we've been bad examples and that we are going to do whatever it takes to change and be the parents that the Lord intended for us to be.  Doing this one thing, "saying we're sorry" when we're wrong, will teach our children "accountability" for their actions, not only to their fellow man, but to God!! And I'm sure that no one will disagree with me when I say that our society is in great need of leaders like them!

Parents, if you haven't done so already, take back your responsibility!  Your children, and your children's children will be our future leaders.  Good or bad!!!  God bless your teaching endeavors!

In His Love,

~Donnetta (DC)~

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 "For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head
of the church; and He is the Savior of the body."
Ephesians 5:23

"Hear, my children, the instruction of a father,
And give attention to know understanding"
Proverbs 4:1

"Likewise, their wives must be reverent, not
slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things."
I Timothy 3:11

"Who can find a virtuous wife?  For her worth is far above rubies.  The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain.  She does him good and not evil all the days of her life. 

She seeks wool and flax, and willingly works with her hands.   She is like the merchant ships, she brings her food from afar.  She also rises while it is yet night, and provides food for her household, and a portion for her maidservants.  She considers a field and buys it; from her profits she plants a vineyard. 

She girds herself with strength, and strengthens her arms.   She perceives that her merchandise is good, and her lamp does not go out by night.   She stretches out her hands to the distaff, and her hand holds the spindle.   She extends her hand to the poor, yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy.   She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household is clothes with scarlet.  She makes tapestry for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple.  

Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.  She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies sashes for the merchants.  Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come.  

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness.  She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the breat of idleness.  Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: "many daughters have done well, but you excel them all."   Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. 

Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates."

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