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TRAIN UP A CHILD: BEING THE EXAMPLE

Posted on Mar 14, 2022 in From Daniel's Den, General |

Children are important! Our attitude toward children is important! Attention given to children is important! Unfortunately, many cultures do not always value children or allow them to occupy a place of priority in terms of attitude toward and attention given to them. Made in God’s image, children are a gift and blessing from him (Psalm 127:3) who Jesus presented as a model for faith and greatness in the kingdom of heaven (Luke 18:15-17; Matthew 18:4; Luke 9:46-48).

EVEN A CHILD…

Posted on Mar 7, 2022 in From Daniel's Den, General |

Upon entering the veterinarian’s office recently, one of the ladies behind the counter asked “May I help you?” I responded that I had come to pick up Max Hall. Almost immediately the announcement was made over the intercom “I need Max Hall from B21.”

WHAT’S IN A (UNIQUE) NAME?

Posted on Feb 28, 2022 in From Daniel's Den, General |

Today (February 28) is my oldest son’s birthday. Thirty-three years ago, my wife and I named him “Daniel” which means “God is my judge.” Since his birth we have called him “Dan.” Two weeks ago (Valentine’s Day) was the 30^th birthday of my second-born son. We named him “Andrew” meaning “manly, strong, courageous.” We liked the name “Andrew” because the disciple bearing that name brought people to Jesus (boy with loaves and fish, Simon Peter, some Greeks). Since his birth, we have called him “Drew.”

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

Posted on Feb 21, 2022 in From Daniel's Den, General |

Expressing her love for Romeo rather than for his Montague name or the family bearing this name, Juliet raised the question “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose…by any other name would still smell as sweet.” Through use of metaphor, Juliet opined that names carry no substance or significance serving only as a simple appellation.

THE LOVE OF GOD

Posted on Feb 14, 2022 in From Daniel's Den, General |

Happy Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day reportedly was established by Pope Gelasius I in 496 AD in honor of the Christian martyr St. Valentine. This day is well-marked on calendars and represents a focused opportunity to express our love for family and special people in our lives. Typically these expressions of love include offering heartfelt, albeit non-sacrificial, gifts of chocolate, cards, and flowers.

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS

Posted on Feb 7, 2022 in From Daniel's Den, General |

Johnson Oatman, Jr. was born in April 1856 near Medford, NJ. His father, Johnson, Sr. was a prominent businessman who also was an excellent singer. As a young boy, Oatman Jr. enjoyed sitting by his father in church as his dad sang hymns of the Christian faith. In his twenties, young Oatman was ordained as a Methodist Episcopal minister and preached regularly to congregations large and small. He did not, however, inherit his father’s gift of singing. Nonetheless, at the age of 36 Oatman discovered a special God-given talent…he could write songs. Johnson became a prolific songwriter and for the next 5 decades he wrote 4 or 5 gospel songs per week. Initially, he didn’t want any money for his songs. At the insistence of his publisher, Oatman finally agreed to accept $1.00 per song.

GOING TO HEAVEN

Posted on Jan 31, 2022 in From Daniel's Den, General |

Billy K. Smith was a professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary for many years prior to becoming the seminary’s first provost. He served as pastor of several churches in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas before joining the NOBTS faculty. Last week marked the 24^th anniversary of the day the Lord called my father-in-law into “higher service” with Him.

WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A WAY…TO LEAVE A LEGACY*

Posted on Jan 24, 2022 in From Daniel's Den, General |

Rob Blackaby is president of the Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary and College in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada. In a Seminary News article published several years ago, Blackaby define one’s legacy as “the imprint that God has caused your life to leave on individuals, groups, and institutions” and “the lasting impression your life and story have had on generations who will follow after you, with the marked desire to serve Christ and seek His Kingdom and His righteousness.”

WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A WAY…TO PROVIDE FOR FAMILY

Posted on Jan 17, 2022 in From Daniel's Den, General |

Many people have the erroneous perspective that only wealthy people need a Will. As a mother and a grandmother, Jane Earnest understands the importance of taking care of family…both in the present and with an eye toward the future. Over a decade ago, Jane asserted unapologetically “Anybody with a child needs to make a will.”

WHERE THERE’S A WILL…THERE’S A WAY TO WITNESS

Posted on Jan 10, 2022 in From Daniel's Den, General |

According to Ben Franklin, both death and taxes are certain. With respect to the former, have you made necessary and appropriate plans for the future when the Lord calls you into “higher service” with Him? Does your end-of-life planning include a Last Will and Testament that has been prayerfully and carefully prepared to reflect your faith and values?

TRAIN UP A CHILD: BEING THE EXAMPLE

Posted on Mar 14, 2022 in From Daniel's Den, General |

Children are important! Our attitude toward children is important! Attention given to children is important! Unfortunately, many cultures do not always value children or allow them to occupy a place of priority in terms of attitude toward and attention given to them. Made in God’s image, children are a gift and blessing from him (Psalm 127:3) who Jesus presented as a model for faith and greatness in the kingdom of heaven (Luke 18:15-17; Matthew 18:4; Luke 9:46-48).

EVEN A CHILD…

Posted on Mar 7, 2022 in From Daniel's Den, General |

Upon entering the veterinarian’s office recently, one of the ladies behind the counter asked “May I help you?” I responded that I had come to pick up Max Hall. Almost immediately the announcement was made over the intercom “I need Max Hall from B21.”

WHAT’S IN A (UNIQUE) NAME?

Posted on Feb 28, 2022 in From Daniel's Den, General |

Today (February 28) is my oldest son’s birthday. Thirty-three years ago, my wife and I named him “Daniel” which means “God is my judge.” Since his birth we have called him “Dan.” Two weeks ago (Valentine’s Day) was the 30^th birthday of my second-born son. We named him “Andrew” meaning “manly, strong, courageous.” We liked the name “Andrew” because the disciple bearing that name brought people to Jesus (boy with loaves and fish, Simon Peter, some Greeks). Since his birth, we have called him “Drew.”

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

Posted on Feb 21, 2022 in From Daniel's Den, General |

Expressing her love for Romeo rather than for his Montague name or the family bearing this name, Juliet raised the question “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose…by any other name would still smell as sweet.” Through use of metaphor, Juliet opined that names carry no substance or significance serving only as a simple appellation.

THE LOVE OF GOD

Posted on Feb 14, 2022 in From Daniel's Den, General |

Happy Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day reportedly was established by Pope Gelasius I in 496 AD in honor of the Christian martyr St. Valentine. This day is well-marked on calendars and represents a focused opportunity to express our love for family and special people in our lives. Typically these expressions of love include offering heartfelt, albeit non-sacrificial, gifts of chocolate, cards, and flowers.

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS

Posted on Feb 7, 2022 in From Daniel's Den, General |

Johnson Oatman, Jr. was born in April 1856 near Medford, NJ. His father, Johnson, Sr. was a prominent businessman who also was an excellent singer. As a young boy, Oatman Jr. enjoyed sitting by his father in church as his dad sang hymns of the Christian faith. In his twenties, young Oatman was ordained as a Methodist Episcopal minister and preached regularly to congregations large and small. He did not, however, inherit his father’s gift of singing. Nonetheless, at the age of 36 Oatman discovered a special God-given talent…he could write songs. Johnson became a prolific songwriter and for the next 5 decades he wrote 4 or 5 gospel songs per week. Initially, he didn’t want any money for his songs. At the insistence of his publisher, Oatman finally agreed to accept $1.00 per song.

GOING TO HEAVEN

Posted on Jan 31, 2022 in From Daniel's Den, General |

Billy K. Smith was a professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary for many years prior to becoming the seminary’s first provost. He served as pastor of several churches in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas before joining the NOBTS faculty. Last week marked the 24^th anniversary of the day the Lord called my father-in-law into “higher service” with Him.

WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A WAY…TO LEAVE A LEGACY*

Posted on Jan 24, 2022 in From Daniel's Den, General |

Rob Blackaby is president of the Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary and College in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada. In a Seminary News article published several years ago, Blackaby define one’s legacy as “the imprint that God has caused your life to leave on individuals, groups, and institutions” and “the lasting impression your life and story have had on generations who will follow after you, with the marked desire to serve Christ and seek His Kingdom and His righteousness.”

WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A WAY…TO PROVIDE FOR FAMILY

Posted on Jan 17, 2022 in From Daniel's Den, General |

Many people have the erroneous perspective that only wealthy people need a Will. As a mother and a grandmother, Jane Earnest understands the importance of taking care of family…both in the present and with an eye toward the future. Over a decade ago, Jane asserted unapologetically “Anybody with a child needs to make a will.”

WHERE THERE’S A WILL…THERE’S A WAY TO WITNESS

Posted on Jan 10, 2022 in From Daniel's Den, General |

According to Ben Franklin, both death and taxes are certain. With respect to the former, have you made necessary and appropriate plans for the future when the Lord calls you into “higher service” with Him? Does your end-of-life planning include a Last Will and Testament that has been prayerfully and carefully prepared to reflect your faith and values?