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Have you ever had trouble training your young sons to “take hold” of a task and follow-through on it? We are always working on that here in the Pierpont houshold. I wrote an article about an idea that we have been using here. Let me know what you think.
Here is is: Teaching Sons to “Take Hold.”

There are friendships that warm you like a fire. In a world of people that will drain you dry there are a few friends whose company is nourishment to the soul of a man. Paul is such a friend. Paul is the Director of Camp Barakel in Michigan. He is a man whose heart is steadfast for God. It is easy and natural to talk with Paul of the things of God, the work of God in women and in men, the creation of God …

I just took Charles to work. It is about 32 degrees outside and clear, a beautiful morning. The sun is about to rise. In the west a full moon sets in the sky, a ring of haze around it, brilliantly reflecting the sun’s light. No wonder the Psalmist called the moon “…my faithful witness in the sky,” (Psalm 89:37) it has a special beauty this morning. It is beautiful and it is faithful, predictably obedient to the ordinances of God. I find myself …

Early one glorious autumn morning we were staying on Duck Pointe in the Northwoods. (I added the “e” because you increase the property value by ten grand when you do that). I woke up and Lois was out taking pictures of one of the most beautiful autumn days we have ever enjoyed. She had not even dressed yet, but just grabbed her camera to capture the beauty of the morning. I did the same. She was so cute that I had to take a picture of …

Here is a valuable tip for any time of the year. It was the theme of my message for Momence yesterday morning. There is one activity that the Lord promises to bless. In fact the promises attached to this one simple activity are staggering. According to the Bible it is the secret to true, lasting success in life. Anyone can do it no matter where in the world they are, no matter how much money or education they have. God promised that the secret …

Years ago I went to visit a man to talk to him about the Lord. I didn’t call ahead, I just dropped in unannounced. It was just after the supper hour. He didn’t answer the door but sent his wife. She welcomed us in and spoke to us in a whisper like a librarian.
“He watches ‘Wheel of Fortune’ every night.” She said quietly. “If you want to you can watch it with him, if you are careful to be quiet. He …