Noah Webster’s Original Definition, 1828 Dictionary: Burden n. burd’n written also burthen. [ Sax. byrden, byrthen; Sw. bo’rda; Dan. byrde; G. burde; Ir. beart; Fr. fardeau; Arm. fard; front, bear; L. fero, or porto; Pers. burdan, to carry. See Bear.] 1. That which is borne or carried, a load. Hence, 2. That which is borne … Continue reading
Within the pages of the Holy Scriptures God carries a general theme in many different places, especially in the Book of Proverbs where God is always comparing and contrasting the “Fool” and the “Wise Man.” Proverbs clearly tells us what the actual value of wisdom is for all mankind. It is recorded in the Book … Continue reading
Many people today think that interpersonal relationships are some new fangled notion that have just come into consideration and study in the recent past,…say the past century. Much has been said and written about such relationships in the last century, but the existence of them has been around since the beginning of time. Interpersonal relationships … Continue reading
Every month I read to all of the children (grades K–6) who attend the Classical Christian Academy in my hometown known as “The Oaks.” For the first two grades, K and 1, I usually read Fairly Tale type stories. Upon completion of the story, we then have an open discussion of the morals and lessons … Continue reading
Once you come to know the “Real True Truth of Life,” i.e once you become a “Born-Again” Believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, then you will know for absolute certain that you are a Child of God, and as such have all the rights and privileges of a son or daughter of royalty. As such … Continue reading
Leaders are either born or made. Mostly, they are made. The vast majority of leaders from the past to the present are trained up from little or nothing and taught and equipped by other great leaders of men and women as to how to become a great leader themselves. Over the many years that mankind … Continue reading
Being and living as real man in today’s world is a full time job requiring a total commitment to doing the right and righteous things. A real man must wear many different types and sizes of hats. He needs to be many different and various personalities, examples, role models, and characters if he is to … Continue reading
The preplanned course for your life has all been laid out before you by your personal Creator, God Almighty. It was all done for you at the instant of your own conception. Your length of life (length of days) has all been put into place and you will not be able to change that length … Continue reading
To lead people is one thing. To develop other qualified leaders of people is quite another. Leadership cannot be demanded or self imposed. Real leadership is an earned and respected role. People will only follow a leader whom they admire and permit to lead them. If that leadership respect or accepted leadership role is lost … Continue reading
God Raised up Ezekiel to serve as a prophet during a most difficult time in Israel’s history. He provides us with a tremendous illustration of a leader with backbone and conviction and steadfastness to his calling. From the beginning God warned Ezekiel that he would speak to a stubborn group. He faced strong opposition at … Continue reading
