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.
Posted byAnonymous at 1/09/2008 0 comments
Labels: fathers, heritage, leadership, new year, traditions
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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Labels: child development, family, family reformation, generations, heritage of honor, leadership, marriage, spouse, traditions
Our New Bookstore
A few changes going on here. I would like to introduce our new bookstore.
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Labels: Book Store
My Fathers
Thursday, January 3, 2008
I am
Jason Brooks Reagan
son of
Maurice Randell Reagan
son of
Robert Brooks Reagan (1905 - 2000)
son of
Robert Bunyon Reagan (1884 - 1970)
son of
William Henry Reagan (1851 - 1936)
son of
William Daniel Reagan (1825 - 1904)
son of
Joseph D. Reagan (1790 - 1839)
son of
Daniel Reagan (1767 - 1827)
son of
Ralph Reagan (1736 - 1795)
son of
Joseph Reagan, Jr. (1709 - 1783)
son of
Joseph Reagan, Sr. (1683? - 1727)
son of
Francis Regan, Sr. (1662 -1727)
son of
Daniell Regan, Sr. (1626 - 1687)
son of
Ira Regan
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Labels: family, fathers, fore-fathers, hetigate
New Year Plans
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
The year of our Lord, 2007 has come to a close and a new year awaits. How do you plan to make use of your time this year? I have many, but though I would share my top 5 priorities.
1. Take a walk with my precious wife each weekday morning.
2. Start a morning devotional time with my family.
3. Start teaching my children U.S. history.
4. Build/repair the kitchen cabinets and have my sons assist.
5. Call my brother more often.
How about you? Are your priorities just urgent items? Can your goals be completed? Are they encouraging in developing a Christian legacy in your home?
Please share...
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Labels: new year
When I Say . . . I am a Christian
This is not my work. Yet, It is a great poem that needs to be shared.
When I Say . . . I am a Christian
I'm not shouting "I am saved."
I'm whispering "I get lost"
That is why I chose this way.
When I Say . . . I am a Christian
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
and need somone to be my guide.
When I Say . . . I am a Christian
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I am weak
and pray for strength to carry on.
When I Say . . . I am a Christian
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
and cannot ever pay the debt.
When I Say . . . I am a Christian
I'm not claiming to be perfect.
My flaws are too visible
but God believes I'm worth it.
When I Say . . . I am a Christian
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
which is why I seek HIS name.
When I Say . . . I am a Christian
I do not wish to judge.
I have no authority
I only know I'm loved.
- Unknown
Posted byAnonymous at 1/02/2008 0 comments
Labels: testimony, traditions
