Episodes

Sept. 2, 2024

Emphasize Training Your Kids Part 3

Part 3 We want our children to have good appetites. Appetites for eternal things over earthly things God's Word God' Love Diligence Faithfulness Character Integrity Family We want our children to be successful adults Prepared All ready going that...
Aug. 26, 2024

Emphasize Training Your Kids Part 2

Part 2 The goals we should have according to the verse We want our children to have good behavior. This idea shows up especially in the early chapters Listen to our commands Heed our laws Do right and pursue wisdom Teach them to obey Expectation...
Aug. 19, 2024

Emphasize Training Your Children

We Must Emphasize Training Proverbs 22:6 Recap of our study through Proverbs: Chapters 1-9 are about his training of his own son. Chapters 10-31 contain truth about areas we should emphasize. 5 Reasons It Is Right To Emphasize Training It is a word...
Aug. 12, 2024

Is Alcohol Dangerous In Moderation?

We must emphasize the dangers of alcohol We understand this is a debated matter All of us agree that drunkenness is wrong Drunkenness is when alcohol is altering our God given faculties It controls our emotions It controls our reactions ...
Aug. 5, 2024

How To PREVENT A Happy Life/Happy Family

The Dangers of Anger We just emphasize the dangers of anger Here are the main verses in Proverbs dealing with anger: 12:16 A fool's wrath is presently known; but a prudent man coverth shame 14:29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding:...
July 29, 2024

Emphasize Godly Counsel and Reject Wrong Counsel

1) Counsel Is Important Proverbs 11:14 Lack of counsel = a fall Lots of counsel = protection Proverbs 12:15 It is foolish to act on your own It is wise to heed counsel Proverbs 15:22 Lack of counsel damages plans Lots of counsel established...
July 22, 2024

Influences That Kill Potential Part 3

We must continually protect our children from foolish influences. 1) Internet Only when supervised Not just for fun Not just because they're bored Use Use Frequently check phones and computer history Keept it random Make it a surprise 2)...
July 15, 2024

Influences That Kill Potential Part 2

Dave and Bethlie continue their study in Proverbs.  This week, they'll continue their focus on Influences That Kill with a special focus on friendships. We must protect our children from lousy friends. The Simple (they lack wisdom) The Fool...
July 8, 2024

Influences That Kill Potential Part 1

In this episode, Dave and Bethlie discuss the importance of godly and positive influences in the family. They emphasize the need to shield children and ourselves from negative, harmful influences. Proverbs 13:20 We must emphasize the blessings and...
July 1, 2024

Words That Destroy Marriages

Dave and Bethlie discuss words that destroy marriage from Proverbs 12.   Our words can do massive damage: When we speak in "never" and "always" When we are mean. When we make broad assumptions.   Beware of the "norms" in our society ...
June 24, 2024

How To Have A Happy Family Part 5 | Integrity

Proverbs 11 Teaching our children to have Integrity   What it is? It is honesty v. 1 The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that one refuses to change (Cambridge Online Dictionary) Think of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife...
June 17, 2024

How To Have A Happy Family Part 4

Part 4 Solomon is writing about how to pursue happiness and success- especially in our families How do we get there? We must emphasize God’s blessings v. 22 We should believe in God’s blessings v. 25 HE gives an everlasting foundation v. 27 He...
June 10, 2024

Have A Happy Life and A Happy Family Part 3

In part 3 of this series we see that Solomon is writing about how to pursue happiness and success specifically in our families.  Question: How do we get there? We must emphasize diligence (Proverbs 10:4-5; 16) The word Sharp pointed Trench -...
June 3, 2024

How To Have A Happy Family Part 2

Happy Family Life: Christian Parenting Tips and Bible Insights! Proverbs 10 continued... Practically, what does it take to have a happy life and a happy family? 1) It takes righteousness v2-3; 6-7; 11; 16;19-21; 24-25; 28; 30-32 Righteousness in our...
May 27, 2024

Have A Happy Life and A Happy Family Part 1

We're really excited to dive into Proverbs 10!   The US Constitution says that everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. life is a right liberty is a right happiness is not, it is the pursuit of it and that is a...
May 20, 2024

Teaching Your Children To Embrace Wisdom Part 3

Join Dave and Bethlie as they close this 3 part series on Teaching Your Children To Embrace Wisdom out of Proverbs 8 and 9. Proverbs 8:32 What is the value of wisdom?  4. It brings blessings to our lives Proverbs 8:32-36 5.  Reminds us that...
May 13, 2024

Teaching Your Children to Embrace Wisdom Part 2

Dave and Bethlie continue in Proverbs 8 as we learn to help our children embrace wisdom. Proverbs 8:7-11 Do a wisdom check Think about and choose things that are excellent Think about and choose things that are right Think about and choose things...
May 6, 2024

Mother's Day 2024

Dave and special guest Charity Young (Dave and Bethlie's youngest daughter) share the traditions that the Young family have shared over the years.   Enjoy!
April 29, 2024

Teaching Your Children to Embrace Wisdom

PART 1 Proverbs 8-9 These chapters seem to go together with one primary theme: Wisdom What is wisdom? What are the steps to wisdom? What is the value of wisdom? Proverbs 8 What is wisdom? Dictionary defines it like this: the quality of having...
April 22, 2024

Life and Family Lessons In Proverbs | Proverbs 6

Solomon Challenges His Son In Four Areas It seems that Solomon is interupting his teaching on immorality to discuss other things.  Perhaps he is pointing out that we are a "package"...every area of our lives matter. Be a man of character v. 1-5...
April 15, 2024

Life and Family Lessons In Proverbs 5 | Sin Is Always Deceptive

Sin Is Always Deceptive Proverbs 5 v.1-2 We need wisdom and understanding adn discretion and knowledge becasue all of us can very easily be overtaken with sin and its deception v. 3 The lies that are told and believed are enormous I can handle this...
April 8, 2024

Life and Family Lessons In Proverbs | Proverbs 4

Life and Family Lessons Proverbs 4 The challenge is for the son to get wisdom v. 5ff It brings understanding It brings life It is found in the Godly instruction of parents who teach, train, and rule It helps our kids to avoid wickedness v.  14 ...
April 1, 2024

Life and Family Lessons In Proverbs | Proverbs 3

Life and Family Lessons in Proverbs 3 We should continually be focused on teaching and training truth "My son" is repeated over and over again 1:8, 10, 15 2:1 3:1, 11, 21 4:10, 20 5:1 6:1, 20 7:1 It is wise to remember that Solomon teaches in...
March 25, 2024

5 Ways To Make Easter Holy

Five Ways to Make Easter Holy Easter is many things. to some it is Spring Break to some it is just along weekend to some it is just another day to have some fun with eggs and easter baskets To us it is a HOLY DAY How can we make Easter Holy? We...