When we stop talking, bad things happen. Dads and moms of teenagers know it is critical to keep the conversation going on whatever is happening in the kids’ world. The home has to be a ‘safe place’ for any questions and honest dialogue. If it is not, friends and social media will fill the void and introduce a new level of influence that may contradict values instilled during their younger years.
When folks are talking, even arguing, there is ...read on
Noted author and popular men’s ministry speaker, the late Steve Farrar instructed young men to: Complete your education or vocational training; Get a job; Establish a residence on your own; Pay off debt; Date young lady; Marry young lady; and, Start a family. Then he added with emphasis, “In that order!” Great advice!
Where were you twenty-five years ago? George W. Bush was president. The Twin Towers of the World Trade Center were still standing. We had made it through the Y2K scare without incident. Cell phones were bulky but all were impressed that you could talk on the phone away from the house - Little did we know what was around the corner.
We are encouraged from an early age to be successful – Successful in getting good grades; Successful in making the team; Successful in your performance. Later in life it manifests into performing on the job; Climbing the career ladder; Improving the margin for your company.
