He who answers a matter before he hears it,
It is folly and shame to him.

Proverbs 18:13

Normally, I think about listening to my friends when I read this verse…which is a good thing.  This morning I got to thinking it is just as applicable to my family.  Think about it!

Do you listen carefully to your husband before you respond?
Before you defend yourself?
Do you listen to your children?
Or do you just rattle off without “hearing”?

Not only should we apply this verse to ourselves with our family, we should teach our children to listen before speaking so they can be wise leaders who listen to those around them.

Kerry

Christian Homeschool Curriculum

I rarely watch daytime TV, but this afternoon I caught part of Rachel Ray. All of my children were gone for a few hours, so I splurged and turned on the tv. (Usually, I grab a book) I enjoy Rachel’s cookbooks and started watching her cook a fantastic recipe. I even printed it so we could enjoy Cajun Surf & Turf.

After cooking, she introduced Angela Bassett & her husband, Courtney Vance. I found it quite interesting to hear them discuss their marriage. It sounded like a Christian marriage book. I don’t know anything about these 2 celebrities, except what they said on the show. Courtney said he told Angela that divorce was not an option once they got married. They would just have to “fight” until they worked out their differences. Later he learned the importance of giving to Angela, making her the center of their marriage. Basically they discussed the importance of humility in their marriage, thinking of the other person first.

Then they shared how much they receive in their marriage.  After showing humility to one another, they both said they receiv an overflow in their marriage. I know I’ve read these ideas in Christian marriage books, too.

Isn’t it interesting how Biblical principles hold true across the board?

Time for the kids to come home…gotta go!
Kerry