In the quest for economic security, things seem to be more valuable than family. A nicer car, a larger home seem more important than parental support of children The Hebrew word for “family” is “mishpahah“, which implies a family consisting of father, mother, children, community/neighbors, and God, plus the extended family of relatives. Family solidarity is the hallmark of a…
On the appointed day, at the exact moment chosen by Him, the Lord will call me into His glorious kingdom. The Lord will clothe me in white – a robe of my very own, paid for by Christ, my loving Savior. My soul will be housed in a covering prepared by my Lord Himself. My Lord shall knock on the…
In Memory of My Mother Edna Jeanette Craig “A Tribute to Christian Mothers” A Mother’s most beautiful wardrobe is the moral and spiritual character which clothe her soul. She gives herself, and her family is secure. She gives her strength, and her family is strong. She gives her love, and her family learns compassion. She honors her family, and…
THINGS FOR EVERY AMERICAN TO THINK ABOUT MORALITY IS TRUE Americans, in general, have lost their sense of objective moral truth. Sentiment is not an excuse for compatibility with truth. Truth is not a relative thing. The compromise of truth negates objectivity. Without absolute truth there can be no certainty. Without certainty there can be no right, no wrong. Without…
If only everyone respected the Lord, they would respect each other. If only everyone loved the Lord, they would love each other. If only everyone was a giver, there would be no getters. If only everyone was a servant, there would be no needs. If only everyone was obedient, there would be no crime. If only there was no greed,…
In memory of my Mother – Edna Jeanette Hickman Craig – October 10, 1921 – August 15, 1995. by C. S. Craig August 15, 2017 MEMORY GARDEN The roads of life are sweeter, shared Let us steal away if we dare On paths of wonder, winds of change Timeless moments – life unchained Each day a new road meant…
Is it the spruce trees or the wind that whistles, or perhaps just my whistle-stop thoughts? Deep in the forest can be heard the whistler’s songs. It seemed the whole earth quieted, and listened. Silence runs deep, when teardrops sounding on the rocks can be heard. It is a beautiful sight, colorful leaves spin downward, ablaze in the autumn sun….
A few years after my parents married, (the same year I was born, 1941), Mom and Dad bought the house I was raised in along with my older sister and younger brother. It was Mom and Dad’s lifelong home. My mom passed to be with the Lord in 1995, and my dad went to be with her in 2004. The…
Home-schooling is on a dramatic rise across America. More and more parents are discovering the wonderful advantages for their children. Today’s homeschooler parents are the new American pioneers. They are “speaking softly and carrying a very influential stick.” They represent an alternative to conventional education — “and the winner is …” the family and America. These pioneer parents are the…
THE WONDERFUL WORDS OF CHRIST THE UPPER ROOM DISCOURSE Please open your Bible to John chapter 13. In the Book of John, chapter 13, Jesus shared His last evening with His disciples and the experience is recorded for all generations of believers. In verses 18-30, Jesus foretells His betrayal by Judas. Then Judas goes away, out into the darkness of…
FOOD FOR THOUGHT, PRAYER AND MEDITATION “Love works no ill to his neighbor: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law” (Romans 13:10). Let us walk honestly in the day, not in strife and envying, but let us walk together with brotherly love and Christian Integrity. You cannot dislike a brother and pretend to his face that you love…
Note: The following “Love Song” was/is inspired by “Song Of Solomon” available in Bibles near you. The Song Of Songs is literally sung and most deeply felt when Two become One in the arms of loving embrace. “Right Man and Right Woman” (husband and wife) are gifts to each other from God who brings them together for the purpose of…
This brief look at compassion and forgiveness is critical to our relationships and learning to walk in Christ. This is only the first of many studies in compassion and forgiveness as we walk through fields of Grace together. Shame and hurt; shock and regret; remorse and denial; suffering and pain, are common experiences of life. We all have the same…
The Doctrine of Forgiveness may be defined as: letting go of resentment; excusing a guilty person of trespass; release from payment; forgetting an offense, never throwing it back on the person again; and finally, it means loving those who mock us, bully us, talk about us and malign us behind our backs. Forgiveness is contrary to our nature — we…
I will always be your father; no one can take that away I will always love you more than the words for love can say If I could only turn back the clock to begin all over again Back to the days when we could play together and pretend When I could hold you in my arms and make you…
My children, when you read my rhymes Think of all the good family times For as I write this poem I hear once more Your little feet across the floor. Sweet little voices still echo in my mind Calling Daddy, Mommy from once upon a time I can still feel the hugs and kisses too And see your trust, your…
JULY 18, 2000 Written for my father, George W. Craig, Sr. If God calls you home, Pop, you will always be, like Mother, a love song in my heart. You were a sailor, a radar man in fact, and so from this I know your ship is chartered and you may soon be riding high on the sea of love….
Clutching your hand in mine I knew it was your time Then, you took the plunge That joins the rushing winds above I’ll find you there, hold you there, my love Somewhere between eternity and time As the sun faithfully warms the earth Spring resurrection ends the winter curse Now, I, too, must take the plunge That joins…
“Grandparents help us with zippers and shoelaces and stuff like that. They send birthday cards with money, too.” When I was a kid, I loved going to grandma and grandpa’s house. When we arrived they were always waiting with open arms, hugs and loves, and lots of attention. Yes, that’s it … we got lots of attention. They made us…