I was privileged to hang out with my wife's family over the Thanksgiving Holiday. Really, at this point in my life they are my family. They are a remarkable group. Their impact for the Lord's work is significant. Their salt and light influence is clearly a result of God's grace, but beyond doubt one of the prime channels of Divine blessing were two parents who loved the Lord and were dedicated to bringing up their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). While I didn't grow up in their  home, I am the recipient of God's grace that came through their dedicated parenting.
It was uncanny. We are a group of people in their 50s and 60s, yet our conversation clearly indicated that we have yet to get over our raising. Parents, God has given you a powerful opportunity. Make the most of it. To all of us, if our parents gave us Book of Proverbs kind of resources to build on, let's make sure that we erect lives worthy of that foundation. To those of you who look back and find that your parents didn't give you a good start, stay tuned. We aren't doomed.
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