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Four Commandments for Graduates

by Chuck Swindoll

You—or someone you know—may soon be graduating. The time has finally come for the ol' cap-and-gown routine. I extend my congratulations! You may not have set new academic records or had perfect attendance…but you finished. You got it done. You saw it through. I commend you. Your course was lengthy, at times tedious, and occasionally dull…but you made it. And soon you will be so far removed from the disciplines of academia, it will all seem a blur.

The Heart of True Education

by Steve Johnson

I have graduated several times in my life, not counting elementary or Sunday school of course. There was high school, Bible school, Bible college, and, finally, seminary. Although they all were very different, there was at least one similar question, “What are you going to do when you graduate?” That question is still asked of grads today.

It seems like a fair question. People are curious. They like to know. But I've noticed the emphasis is always on doing, as if all education is meant to do is to simply help you do a job like teach, manage, or write.

Worshipping at Bedside Baptist

by Brent Thompson

For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe.

The Most Important Things: Reflections of an Empty Nester

by Joy McKee

The other day as I was playing with my grandsons I thought how quickly the last 30 years have gone by. It's hard to believe so much time has passed since their mother, my oldest daughter Meg, was a toddler.

When I was a young mother the days seemed endless. It was as if there was an unending supply of them. And I was sure there would always be so much time to be with my children. Time to teach, time to play, time to nurture, and impart values. I never imagined one day the nest would be empty.

To Steve, On Your Graduation

by Phil Callaway

Dear Son,

It seems like last Wednesday you graduated from kindergarten with a Life Saver dangling from your cardboard hat. I congratulate you on waiting until the final prayer to crunch that candy. And I congratulate you today on an even greater achievement: graduation from high school.

Successful Parenting

by Help Me Understand

Is it just me or is everyone a parenting expert these days? All I want to do is raise healthy, normal, well-adjusted children but it seems no matter what I try someone sees fault in it. What is normal anyway? The picturesque dream of a family with two parents and 2.5 children is long gone.