Pediatrician and author Dr. Meg Meeker has written a few books on raising children. With a house full of boys, she also has experience as a mom.
Her book Boys Should Be Boys, has been a handy book to have available. I find myself picking it up every now and then and reading portions of it to remind me of the things I need to do and allow for as a Father. I'll say her book Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters is just as handy.
If you are a parent and looking for trusted advice, Meg Meeker is a good place to start.
How God Became King
The latest book by N.T. Wright won't let you down. It's another work that will challenge your thinking and comfort.
The book is essentially a survey of the Gospels.
Wright carefully argues that our way of hearing what the Gospels sound like doesn't fully appreciate the complete symphony. Using the metaphor of surround sound, Wright says we tend to turn the volume up in some speakers and down in others. Wright aims to accomplish helping us adjust all the speakers so that we clearly hear the message of the Gospels that is often times forgotten or faintly assumed, which is God became King.
Wright begins with how the creeds contribute to hiding the main theme, but in the end he appreciates the creeds and provides a healthier way of saying them while remembering God is King.
Wright carefully argues that our way of hearing what the Gospels sound like doesn't fully appreciate the complete symphony. Using the metaphor of surround sound, Wright says we tend to turn the volume up in some speakers and down in others. Wright aims to accomplish helping us adjust all the speakers so that we clearly hear the message of the Gospels that is often times forgotten or faintly assumed, which is God became King.
Wright begins with how the creeds contribute to hiding the main theme, but in the end he appreciates the creeds and provides a healthier way of saying them while remembering God is King.
Answers in Silence
Conversations with my dad can often feel one way because he doesn't talk much. At least this was my perception as a child. When I asked a question of him, rarely did he respond quickly. It was during the silence when I often arrived to the answer myself.
When I am disappointed with the silence of God, I wonder whether or not he is allowing me to arrive at the answer myself because he knows I am capable.
I need to consider more, how childish my questions might be.
When I am disappointed with the silence of God, I wonder whether or not he is allowing me to arrive at the answer myself because he knows I am capable.
I need to consider more, how childish my questions might be.
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