The Blessed Family

What does eglatarianism give us? Alexis De Tocqueville answered this question for us back in the 1840's. Not only so, but he also attributed America's success to wives and mothers. Take a listen! Here is the text from De Tocqueville: (taken from his work, Democracy in America)There are people in Europe who, confounding together the different characteristics of the sexes, would make man and woman into beings not only equal but alike. They would give to both the same functions, impose on both the same duties, and grant to both the same rights; they would mix them in all things–their occupations, their pleasures, their business. It may readily be conceived that by thus attempting to make one sex equal to the other, both are degraded, and from so preposterous a medley of the works of nature nothing could ever result but weak men and disorderly women. The Americans have applied to the sexes the great principle of political economy which governs the manufacturers of our age, by carefully dividing the duties of man from those of woman in order that the great work of society may be the better carried on. In no country has such constant care been taken as in America to trace two clearly distinct lines of action for the two sexes and to make them keep pace one with the other, but in two pathways that are always different. American women never manage the outward concerns of the family or conduct a business or take a part in political life; nor are they, on the other hand, ever compelled to perform the rough labor of the fields or to make any of those laborious efforts which demand the exertion of physical strength. No families are so poor as to form an exception to this rule. If, on the one hand, an American woman cannot escape from the quiet circle of domestic employments, she is never forced, on the other, to go beyond it. Hence it is that the women of America, who often exhibit a masculine strength of understanding and a manly energy, generally preserve great delicacy of personal appearance and always retain the manners of women although they sometimes show that they have the hearts and minds of men. Nor have the Americans ever supposed that one consequence of democratic principles is the subversion of marital power or the confusion of the natural authorities in families. They hold that every association must have a head in order to accomplish its object, and that the natural head of the conjugal association is man. They do not therefore deny him the right of directing his partner, and they maintain that in the smaller association of husband and wife as well as in the great social community the object of democracy is to regulate and legalize the powers that are necessary, and not to subvert all power. This opinion is not peculiar to one sex and contested by the other; I never observed that the women of America consider conjugal authority as a fortunate usurpation of their rights, or that they thought themselves degraded by submitting to it. It appeared to me, on the contrary, that they attach a sort of pride to the voluntary surrender of their own will and make it their boast to bend themselves to the yoke, not to shake it off. Such, at least, is the feeling expressed by the most virtuous of their sex; the others are silent; and in the United States it is not the practice for a guilty wife to clamor for the rights of women while she is trampling on her own holiest duties… Thus the Americans do not think that man and woman have either the duty or the right to perform the same offices, but they show an equal regard for both their respective parts; and though their lot is different, they consider both of them as beings of equal value. They do not give to the courage of woman the same form or the same direction as to that of man, but they never doubt her courage; and if they hold that man and his partner ought not always to exercise their intellect and understanding in the same manner, they at least believe the understanding of the one to be as sound as that of the other, and her intellect to be as clear. Thus, then, while they have allowed the social inferiority of woman to continue, they have done all they could to raise her morally and intellectually to the level of man; and in this respect they appear to me to have excellently understood the true principle of democratic improvement. As for myself, I do not hesitate to avow that although the women of the United States are confined within the narrow circle of domestic life, and their situation is in some respects one of extreme dependence, I have nowhere seen woman occupying a loftier position; and if I were asked, now that I am drawing to the close of this work, in which I have spoken of so many important things done by the Americans, to what the singular prosperity and growing strength of that people ought mainly to be attributed, I should reply: To the superiority of their women.

God's wants us to worship together as a family. But it sure does help when our children are able to sit still. Good news: it's not as hard as you think. Here's how to make it happen. 

Did you know that when your children play they are training for adulthood? Learn how to rightly take advantage of this amazing opportunity! 

If you could only choose five characteristics for your daughters, what would they be? Today's episode is about being stragic with our daughters regarding God's calling. They can only be experts in a few things, so choose well. 

Heroes Matter. God has given us thousands of men and women to inspire our children. Here we list 10. And the last one has a special recognition on today's date. 

Here's a book that has added greatly to our family education and dynamic. I highly recommend it!

How will you respond if your children quesiton your convictions? Will you respond pourly, and do damage? Or will you respond well, and make it a great opportunity to strengthen your child's faith? 

This skill is paramount to our children's success. They need it, and you can give it to them! 

Children want to have fun. They want to use their imaginations. Why not get them off of screens and get them playing boardgames as a family? Here we are joined by two of the greatest experts on this topic, trying to help parents discover a good starter list for games that engage the mind and educate. Feel free to leave comments below on some of your favorite games. 

Women shape the world. Here are some tips for raising daughters who will shape the world for the glory of God.

So glad to have some time again with dear Winston, the greatest leader of the 20th Century. 

There is a kind of respect that is given, and another kind that is earned. If we want to have success in our most important relationships, such as marriage, we must get this correct.

What is our role in our children's salvation? Are we to get them saved, or are we to train them up in the ways of God? Many parents, with the best intentions, out of fear and control, try to force their children into something that is outside of their job description. And in doing so, we can sometimes do more harm than good. 

Some people just don't like reading books. Here's a list to help you possibly gain some ground:Aesop's fablesTrial and Triumph by Richard Hannula Abridged version of a classic (Odyssey, Frankenstein, Robinson Crusoe, etc...) Man of the House by CR Wiley Heroes then a now book by YWAM (Gladys Aleward, Richard Wurbrandt, etc...)Confession (Heildeburg, Westminster, London Baptist 1689)Stalin or Hitler by Albert Marrin The Action Bible Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan or Willing to believe by RC Sproul. Hobbit by Tolkien or The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by Lewis. 

Life produces various and spontaneous opportunities for child-training. You don't have to create them; they are simply there before you. Here we offer five such daily opportunities.

“When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.” - Deitrich Bonhoeffer.How you respond when you don't get your way is the real you.

The future is our children. They are the mothers, fathers, leaders, and elders of tomorrow. This message is for them. 

Since beginning of the world, daughters have played with dolls. It is in their DNA. Is this a practice worth keeping? Today we discuss the attack on dolls and why it matters. 

God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Humility must be something that all Christians pursue. Here's what may be the secret to hitting that target.

Should Christians vote? What if the candidates aren't godly? Should we vote for Samson, or settle for Jezebel? Here's some suggestions...

September 22 is Hobbit Day. Does fantasy literature have a role in the Christian family? It does. It awakens the imagination and inspires the conquest of God's people. So sit back, read the Hobbit as a family, and eat good food together as you give thanks for God's goodness. 

The right booklist can change your life. Here's a list specifically for women.

Women naturally long to be beautiful. This is a desire given to them by their Creator. The Bible gives them the key to being radiant.

Would you rather have a life of ease, knowing your children will suffer, or would you rather do the hard and necessary work today to preserve liberty and blessing for your offspring? This question separates the cowardly and selfish from the courageous and sacrificial.

Today we answer some of the questions we get about our Scroll Saga Series. If you haven't yet read them, hopefully this will wet your appetite. Blessings! 

Here we discuss why books matter and how to make a great booklist. The right 50 books is capable of doing amazing things in the hearts and minds of your family. Go for it!

The death of patriarchy is the death of a blessed society.

Men need to read good books, and Husbands & Fathers more than any others. Here are a few good ones.

Do you want to be a globalist or a nationalist? Do you want our societal morality to stem from secularism or from God? These are the questions that Christians need to know how to answer according to God's Word.

If you released a man-eating lion in America, it would die becuase it wouldn't be able to find men to eat. Without true men, society is lost. This is a great teaching for dads and young men. Mothers, please also listen and learn how to raise strong sons. 

Good, sincere, Christian families are often destroyed by this singular fatal ingredient. Do you want to overcome? Make it your top priority to get rid of this nemesis.

If Jesus didn't rise from dead, then our faith is useless. Why do we believe it? Because, otherwise, nothing makes sense. Nothing makes sense unless seen through the lends of God's Word. C.S. Lewis — 'I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.'

What should daily life in the church look like? What should be committed to doing on the Lord's Day? What are the sacraments we should observe? Do they matter? Special guest, Pastor Adam Pohlman shares great insight that will set us up for success. Adam serves at Redemption City Church in Rochester, MN. For more information about Adam's family and ministry please visit https://www.redemptionrochester.com

Why is Jesus building His church? What are we supposed to be accomplishing? Special guest, Pastor Adam Pohlman shares great insight that will set us up for success. Adam serves at Redemption City Church in Rochester, MN. For more information about Adam's family and ministry please visit https://www.redemptionrochester.com

Who is called to govern the local church? Why does it matter? Special guest, Pastor Adam Pohlman shares great insight that will set us up for success. Adam serves at Redemption City Church in Rochester, MN. For more information about Adam's family and ministry please visit https://www.redemptionrochester.com

Jesus promised us that He would build His Church. But what is "church"? And how does our view of church affect the Christian life? Special guest, Pastor Adam Pohlman shares great insight that will set us up for success. Adam serves at Redemption City Church in Rochester, MN. For more information about Adam's family and ministry please visit https://www.redemptionrochester.com

Young Christian men and women want to get married but can't find a match. This should break our hearts. Here we offer some ideas to help get our children to the marriage altar.

Nothing is more frustrating than trying to educate a child who doesn't want to learn. But maybe the issue is that the parents hasn't provided a clear vision of why education matters. Do your children understand that their education matters regarding the eternal plans of God, or do they think it's just about grades and stickers with smiley faces? Here are some ideas.

Very often fathers are checked out of their children's education. But what if they are the most important player in the game? Here are some practical tips to being the shepherds God wants you to be.

Can your teenager survive the city? Maybe it's time for an urban Rite of Passage.

For most relationships, quality time is what's missing. Here are some ways to get strategic. Blessings!

No one could even imagine church today without separating our children by sending them to youth group, Sunday School, or Children's Church. Has it always been this way, or is it something new? What does the Bible say and why does it matter? Come take a listen as we endevour to find the answers.