The CrossingsThe Crossings PodcastsParenting in the Land of Plenty- February 27, 2008 My oldest daughter is in her second year of school and it has been an adventure to say the least. As I read all of the research that states between 70% and 80% (depending on who you are reading) of children who grow up in the church are leaving it at the beginning of their college career, I become extremely frightened. Further, to read that only 10% of young people who claim to be committed followers of Jesus have a true biblical worldview, my heart seems to plummet in the overwhelming odds...http://www.thecrossings.cc/article/parenting-in-the-land-of-plenty Garrett and His Lute - Ch. 1- February 27, 2008 Shhh . shhh everybody be quiet, I hear something, ten-year old Garrett said to the other members of the Minor Gang who were behind him. This was all part of their nightly routine...http://www.thecrossings.cc/article/garrett-and-his-lute-ch-1 Pride- February 4, 2008 The word evokes a multitude of thoughts and emotions. It conjures up everything from pride in one's work to pride in one's kids to pride in one's individual lot in life.http://www.thecrossings.cc/article/pride |