As Abram and Lot increased in wealth and livestock the land was not large enough for them both. Therefore Abram gave Lot the choice of where he would like to go--the plain of Jordan that was luscious and well-watered, or the mountains. Lot chose the easy way and “dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom” (Genesis 13:12). It was snot long before Lot and his family moved into Sodom and lived there (Genesis 14:12).
And then in Genesis 19:2 we read how Lot “sat in the gate of Sodom.” He was now involved in the jurisdiction of the city. Sadly, Lot became used to the wicked lifestyle of Sodom. Well, not exactly. 2 Peter 2:6-8 tells us that these people “vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds.” But even though he was tormented by their sin, he didn’t do anything about it. He “sat” down instead of rising up and being a voice. He would not have been accepted in the gate of Sodom if he was speaking against their sin.
We must also decide what we will do as we live in a nation that now accepts homosexuality as lawful. We dare not sit down and accept it. For what happened to Lot? He lost most of his children to God’s judgment. Lot only escaped with his two daughters. His other daughters and sons-in-law and grandchildren became so entrenched in the lifestyle of Sodom that even when he pleaded with them to leave the impending judgment, they took no notice of him.
What we do depends on what happens to our children? If we do not speak up and stand up for righteousness and God’s ways, our children will get used to evil. It doesn’t stop there. When people get used to living in evil, they begin to accept it as many Christians are already doing.
Please do not “sit down,” not only for God’s sake and your own sake, but for the sake of your children and grandchildren. You determine their future lives. Psalm 94:16 states: “Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who still stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?”
Will you stand up and be counted?
~ Nancy Campbell
It is a godly thing to respect the elderly, and yet this does not happen a lot in our society today. I believe it is important that we practically teach our children how to respond to older people. The following are 10 pointers for young people, and to help you teach your children. You may like to print them out and pin them up for your children. I will also be grateful to hear other pointers from you.
Warm my entire kitchen with Thy love and light it with Thy peace,
Home is where we prepare our children to face life.
“Nothing can compare in beauty, and wonder, and admirableness, and divinity itself, to the silent work in obscure dwellings of faithful women bringing their children to honor and virtue and piety.”
Deuteronomy 15:4: “The Lord shall GREATLY BLESS thee in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it.” And you must read Deuteronomy 28:8; 30:16. The following are 15 specific blessings God pours out upon us in our land of motherhood. Take some time to look up these wonderful Scriptures.
This beautiful picture is of Vera Louden with her 12th baby, Samuel Matthew. Vera shares: “One of the greatest joys I have experienced in my life is the bonding time within the first few weeks after birth. The eye contact and snuggles and breastfeeding are just so amazing.”
(Take time to read and feel the depth of the words of this poem).
A wife wrote to me: "When we were getting life insurance, I was taken aback at my husband's view of my monetary value. He said if I died he would have to hire a maid, a gardener, a cook, umpteen babysitters, private tutors, a tailor, etc., and he would still be without his best friend."
Life is not perfectly calm when you have little ones around you. Sometimes they get beside themselves and begin to act out very negatively. The worse they get, the more frustrated you get until you are ready to shout and yell or spank them all! But wait a minute. Before you scream, try an alternative. There are better options to calm them down.
“I’m pregnant!” No, not me, although that would be amazing! But these are usually the words a mother will say when she sees the pink line! Actually, It’s not a very nice-sounding word, isn’t it? For something so wonderful I am sure we could think of a better word.
I am amazed at how people who say they believe the Bible actually take little notice of it. They say we should tolerate homosexuality in the name of loving every one. That sounds so good, and of course we should love each person, but we should not tolerate the actions as it mocks God’s eternal plan.
There are ultimately only two kingdoms in this world--the kingdom of God and the kingdom of Satan. The big question we have to ask is: what kingdom are we building for? As we daily build our homes and families we are building for one kingdom or the other.
Some have mentioned that the New Testament does not talk against homosexuality. Let’s have another look. When Jesus was asked a question about marriage, He reiterated what God spoke in the very beginning at the first marriage ceremony: "Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, and said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and the two shall be one flesh?" 
In understanding Scripture, the “law of the first mention” is critical. When God states something the first time, He lays down a foundation for that particular truth. He adds to it and develops it throughout the rest of His Word, but He does not change from the establishing of the “first mention.”
I currently have this picture on my computer screen as a reminder to have the courage to stand for truth and righteousness. 
--A Formidable Force
Are you grieving as I am? Where is the great nation of our founding fathers? To think that we now live in a nation where the Supreme Court has ruled that in every state of the nation gay marriages have the same status as God-ordained marriages! What kind of a world will this be like for our grandchildren and great-grandchildren? Our first president, George Washington warned that the smiles of heaven can never be expected on a nation “that disregards the eternal rules of order and right which heaven itself hath ordained.”
There is nothing like the aroma of a delicate and delightful-smelling perfume. It gives beautiful memories. It gives pleasure to our sense of smell, although I must admit that I don’t like chemical perfumes and prefer essential oils.