Is there such a thing as singleness?

I found this post at Generation Cedar to be very thought provoking. The quote from the young woman interviewed on Return of the Daughters is, indeed, a profound statement. She says, “I’m not single. I’m part of a family.”

http://www.generationcedar.com/main/2010/08/is-there-such-a-thing-as-singleness.html

God’s Technology

The other day we purchased and watched God’s Technology, which is a film that  outlines a Christian response to the digital revolution, in four parts:

Part 1: Four Biblical Principles
Part 2: Three Possible Responses
Part 3: Seven Step Training Program
Part 4: Example: The Seven Steps Applied to Facebook

We found the film to thought-provoking and informative, and will apply some of these things in our family. Another thing I liked is that I could download it direct, which saved a lot of time on postage :)

Here is the trailer. You can download the film at http://www.headhearthand.org/

God's Technology Trailer from Puritan Reformed on Vimeo.

Practical Ideas for Family Worship

In this post for The Resurgence, Worship Pastor Tim Smith provides 7 practical ideas for family worship.

http://theresurgence.com/ideas_for_family_worship

A Family Scripture Memory Plan

In this blog post, Scott Brown outlines the 6 elements which form his family’ s plan for scripture memorisation.

http://www.ncfic.org/index.php?module=weblogmodule&action=view&id=520&src=@random493e73d2154bd

How can I make sure I am individually shepherding my children?

In this blog post, Brian Croft provides a great example of how a father can individually shepherd his children. I was challenged by the way that this role is given such a high priority, in terms of setting aside the time every night. 

http://briancroft.wordpress.com/2010/07/21/how-can-i-make-sure-i-am-individually-shepherding-my-children/

Scripture Memory: A Father's Perspective

Here are some great thoughts from Tyson Paoletti on leading your family in worship and using memory verses. I particularly like the verses he found, which speak about a father’s responsibility to lead his family in this area.

http://theresurgence.com/scripture_memory_a_fathers_perspective

Comic books right way to reach boys?

Barbara Kay’s argument that comic books are a good way to encouraging boys to read is an interesting one. We certainly don’t have any problem getting our eldest son to read comic books; the challenge is finding comic books that are suitable. Got any suggestions?

http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2010/07/22/barbara-kay-comic-books-right-way-to-reach-boys/