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Space Scouts
February 8, 2011

Many of the first astronauts were once Boy Scouts. The scouts were good at capturing the imagination of young boys and instilling discipline to reach their goals—even if it meant reaching for the stars.

On July 20, 1969, the Boy Scouts were busy celebrating at a conference. During the gathering, the scouts were delighted to hear from former Eagle Scout Neil Armstrong, who sent them greetings from space. One of their own had grown up to realize a wonderful dream!

In some ways, the Christian home can be like a loving, spiritual scout camp. The Bible encourages parents to provide a positive growth environment for children in the home. Parents are exhorted to “bring [children] up in the training and admonition of the Lord” (Eph. 6:4). “To bring up” refers to nourishing children by providing resources for their physical, mental, and spiritual needs. “Training” includes concern about all aspects of a child’s development. And “admonition” speaks of providing direction by well-chosen words uniquely suited to each child.

Let’s strive to make our home a place where loving discipline enables the children in our charge to reach their potential for God’s glory.

They are buds of hope and promise,
Possessed by Him whose name is Love;
Lent us here to train and nourish
For a better life above. —Crosby

What you put into your children’s hearts today influences their character for tomorrow.

Read: Ephesians 6:1-4

You, fathers, . . . bring [your children] up in the training and admonition of the Lord. —Ephesians 6:4

Bible in a year:
Leviticus 4-5; Matthew 24:29-51

What an awesome and true responsibility it is to raise a child/children. Most of us were/are young, and with little knowledge of living, when we became parents. Especially if we did not grow up in a Christian home or have Christian parents.

There was a time when school began each morning with the Lord's Prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America. When we moved to Corpus Christi ... I was in the second grade; and we also sang “The eyes of Texas are upon you, all the live long day” ...every morning. etc., Even as a child I noticed the pride of Texas in their state: Oklahoma did not emphasize their state, that I knew. Scouting has had a lot of attacks for several years now. The ‘homosexual agenda’ has attempted to have acceptance in membership and as leaders.
Boys that accomplish the level of EAGLE Scout, are rightly to be honored. They usually are exemplary citizens and leaders as well. A worthy goal.

Thank you this devotional.

To read a chapter of 'Proverbs' daily, or verse by verse, is a wonderful way to start the day with children. They remember these things; and it is, indeed. part of the fabric of their life.