April 2012 | Insight For Living Canada

INSIGHTS MAGAZINE CANADA

Three Tips for Your Family

by Chuck Swindoll

The longer I live, the more convinced I become of how easy it is to allow irretrievable moments to slip away. I thought I learned this when Cynthia and I reared our four children. I'm finding it just as true now with our 10 grandchildren. Regardless of our demanding schedules and in spite of our many responsibilities, we need to treasure those precious moments our children offer.

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Why I Don't Ask "WWJD?"

by Steve Johnson

In the 1890s, a man by the name of Charles Sheldon penned the famous book In His Steps. The novel follows several fictitious people with various backgrounds in their quest to live ethical lives. In the story, Sheldon's characters are challenged with ethical situations where the overarching question is continually asked: “What Would Jesus Do?” It is from this novel the “WWJD?” acronym found on bracelets and fridge magnets is derived.

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Teaching a Social Conscience

by Scott Tolhurst

The job description of a parent is pretty basic. We're to prepare our children for life and eternity. Of course, that entails instruction in a myriad of tasks—from brushing teeth and good dating habits, to undiluted character and a spiritual heart. The list of parental objectives is daunting enough, but I dare to add one more.

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TV or Not TV

by Phil Callaway

When my daughter was five she came from a sleepover at a friend's house. “What did you do?” I asked her. “Watched movies,” she replied. “What kind of movies?” “James Bond movies.” After my wife peeled me off the ceiling, we carved a new rule in stone: no movies until you phone home. Then I went over to visit her friend's dad. And put Kool-Aid in his shower head.

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Stress

by Help Me Understand

There never seem to be enough hours in the day. Although I'm up at (what feels like) the crack of dawn each day, by the time I finally collapse on the couch I'm still running behind schedule, letting people down, and getting nothing done. Even though I'm exhausted each night sleep rarely comes and my mind never seems to shut off.