1911 Boy Scouts Handbook
Monday, January 5, 2009
The first part of the Boy Scout Pledge says, “On my honor I promise to do my best to honor God and my country.” The philosophy of Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of The Boy Scouts of America, was to teach boys to be men, understanding the biblical principles of chivalry and honor towards women and elders. In this official, detailed compilation of Powell’s original work, young men are given valuable information on physical fitness, chivalry, first aid, patriotism, citizenship, and much more.
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A Note of Gratitude
Thursday, May 15, 2008
My fellow readers,
With that said, I would like to stand in sincere gratitude to the men and women fighting to preserve the liberties and freedoms which our great Lord has entrusted to this country. I would like to quote William Henry Seward, secretary of state under Abraham Lincoln from a letter he wrote to his nine year old son on October 7, 1848:
“It was by such sacrifice that liberty was obtained for the American people. How good and virtuous and just ought we to be and how thankful to God that we have blessings secured by the virtue and sufferings of our ancestors. I hope you will get Peter Parley’s history of the Revolution and ask Ma to read to you the account of the Revolution and then I hope you will resolve to be a good man like General Washington that all people may love and bless you” (Lawson 8).
As my wife’s brother has just been recently deployed to serve in
For all you who are serving this county, my family whole heartedly thanks you for your sacrifice, endurance, suffering, and courage. We pray for your protection. You are leading by example. You are showing future generations how to be men of God, protectors of liberty and faith, just as the men before you.
Lawson, Dorie McCullough. Posterity.
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On this Day in History
Monday, February 4, 2008
Born in 1732 into a Virginia planter family, he learned the morals, manners, and body of knowledge requisite for an 18th century Virginia gentleman.
On March 23, 1775, Washington, Jefferson, George Wythe, Patrick Henry and other members of the Second Virginia Convention, gathered at St. John's Church, Richmond; the torch of Liberty was kindled by the inspired words of Patrick Henry, "Give me liberty . . . or give me death!"
1. "George Washingtion." Feburary 4, 2008
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington
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Letter from Birmingham City Jail
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Letter from Birmingham City Jail
Martin Luther King Jr.
"... You speak of our activity in Birmingham as extreme... But though I was initially disappointed at being categorized as an extremist, as I continued to think about the matter I gradually gained a measure of satisfaction from the label. Was not Jesus an extremist for love: "Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you." Was not Amos an extremist for justice: "Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream." Was not Paul and extremist for the Christian gospel: "I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus." and John Bunyon: "I will stay in jail to the end of my days before I make a butchery of my conscience." ... So the question is not whether we will be extremists, but what kind of extremists we will be. ... I also hope that circumstances will soon make it possible for me to meet each of you, not as an integrationist or a civil rights leader but as a fellow clergy-man and a Christian brother..." (Bennett, William J. "The Book of Virtues." pg.258-262)
I can remember learning about Martin Luther King Jr. in public school, but we were never taught that he was a Baptist minister. His biblical worldview and use of it as just cause for his battles were conveniently left out.
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A Father's Journey into a New Family Tradition
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
After reading Voddie Buacham Jr's book, titled "Faith Driven Family," I have decided it was time for my family to start the day together.
I am using "Our 24 Way Family Devotional" as a resource for our devotional time. The book focuses on a method called ARTS (Ask about it, Read about it, Talk about, and Share). The book provides daily devotionals for the family to interact together in discussions concerning biblical character.
Our first morning when surprisingly well; that is waking the kids up two hours earlier than what they are use to. Justin, our youngest son, woke up with much energy; he is typically the one who does not want to get up in the morning. This was encouraging for me.
Our second morning waking together, enjoying a home cooked breakfast, and spend time in devotion to God's word went a little more difficult. I had to drag a few children out of bed and did what I could to keep there attention during the devotional. I though I would have to give Justin a cold shower in his bed to get him up. My oldest son, James, did what he could to wake-up and pay attention. My oldest daughter, Melanie, was her usual chirpy self as she is a morning person.
Our third morning I relented and let everybody sleep-in. This day is usually a late night for everybody with church activities. So we will continue our new tradition tomorrow.
Lord willing, this will turn into a new habit. However, it sure is difficult to change the families sleeping habits.
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Faith Driven Family
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
I have just finished reading the book, "Family Driven Faith," by Voddie Buacham Jr. This book was given to me as a Christmas present from my sister-in-law; thanks Jess. I throughly enjoyed this book. Mr. Buacham address issues that result in generations of children turning away from the faith.
Moses saw the home as the principle delivery system for the transmittal of God's truth from generation to generation. There is no hint here - or anywhere else in the Bible - of the multigenerational teaching of the truths of God being abdicated by parents in favor of "trained professionals." An excerpt from Faith Driven Family
As homeschool parents, we are raising our children with a foundational focus on biblical truths. However, Mr. Baucham help me, a father, reflect on our methods of accomplishing this. This book is applicable to not only homeschoolers, but to all families seeking to build a multigenerational foundation of biblical truths. This is a great resource for not only families, but teachers, elders, youth leaders, and even older youth.
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Generations of Men
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Their future, your heritage, is molded by your actions.
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