Category Archives: Marriage & Family
Are We Confusing Our Kids?
It’s ok Son, everybody does it.
by Jack Griffin
When Johnny was six years old he was with his father when they were caught speeding. His father handed the officer a twenty dollar bill with his driver’s license. “It’s OK son,” his father said as they drove off. “Everybody does it.”
When he was, he was present as a family council presided over by Uncle George on the surest means to shave points off the income tax return. “It’s OK, kid,” his uncles said. “Everybody does it.”
When he was 9, his mother took him to his first theater production. The box office man couldn’t find any seats until his mother discovered an extra $5 in her purse. “It’s OK, son,” she said. “Everybody does it.”
When he was 12, he broke his glasses on the way to school. His Aunt Francine persuaded the insurance company that they had been stolen and they collected $75. “It’s OK, kid,” she said. “Everybody does it.”
When he was 15, he made right guard on the high school football team. His coach showed him how to block and at the same time grab the opposing end by the shirt, so the official couldn’t see it. “It’s OK, kid,” the coach said. “Everybody does it.”
When he was 16, he took his first summer job at the supermarket. His assignment was to put the overripe strawberries on the bottom of the boxes and the good ones on top where they would show. “It’s OK kid,” the manager said. “Everybody does it.”
When he was 18, Johnny and a neighbor applied for a college scholarship. Johnny was a marginal student. His neighbor was in the upper three percent of his class but he couldn’t play right guard. Johnny got the scholarship. “It’s OK, son,” his parents said. “Everybody does it.”
When he was 19, he was approached by an upperclassman who offered the test answers for $50. “It’s OK kid,” he said. “Everybody does it.”
Johnny was caught and sent home in disgrace. “How could you do this to your mother and me?” His father said. “You never learned anything like this at home.” His aunt and uncle were shocked.
If there’s one thing the adult world can’t stand, it’s a kid who cheats…
From: The Power of Ethical Management, Peale and Blanchard.
Successful Sabbath
Our visit to the mountains was great! I wouldn’t recommend 1,500 miles with a 10 month old, though. Here’s a few of my favorite pics.
Sabbath
The Corley family is headed to the mountains for some rest, relaxation, hiking, visiting with family, and reading (for me anyway). We’ll be in the Ozarks for a week for our first vacation since Hurricane Katrina. Here’s some pictures of our accomodations (with no gloating intended):
Why I Love My Wife
Heather and I finally got to go out for Valentine’s Day last night, thanks to my wonderful Mother-in-law (Nelda), Sister-in-law (Beth), and brother-in-law(Zach). Here is an excert from my 2007 Valentine’s Letter to my wife. I couldn’t post it all – much to hot for your eyes – but you’ll get the drift.
Why do I love my wife?
1) She’s the best friend I could ever have. Always listening. Always caring.
2) She’s the best mother I’ve ever known. Always knows just what to say. Always thinking about what’s best for the family.
3) She’s the best wife I could dream of. Making me look better than I am. Helping me along life’s journey. Forgiving me for my wrongs. Satisfying my needs.
4) She’s sincere. Never shying away from criticism. Always striving to get to the bottom of her shortcomings. Ready to learn and grow.
5) She’s merciful. When I think I’m ready to give up on me, she’s not. She understands my weakness and listens to my problems.
6) She’s tough. She has no patience for my pity. She doesn’t let me get by with saying nothing is wrong. She moves me closer to God and to maturity.
I could go on, but I’ve got to leave something to write next year. Thank You Heather Noelle Corley for being my wife.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Lane
Love and Respect
“Help me understand the opposite sex.” I’ve been teaching through Ephesians 5, looking at what God’s commands to wives say about their husbands and vice versa. Dr. Emerson Eggerichs has a great book on this subject called Love and Respect. Here are the acrostics I’ve shared the last two weeks. The say a lot about what she needs and what he needs. Copies of the sermons are available through the church office.
How to Spell Love to Your Wife:
C – Closeness – She wants you to be close.
O – Openness – She wants you to open up to her
U – Understanding – Don’t try to “Fix” Her; just listen
P – Peacemaking – She wants you to say, “I’m sorry”
L – Loyalty – She needs to know you’re committed
E – Esteem – She wants you to Honor and Cherish Her
How to Spell Respect to Your Husband:
C – Conquest – Appreciate His Desire to Work and Achieve
H – Hierarchy – Appreciate His Desire to Protect and Provide
A – Authority – Appreciate His Desire to Serve and to Lead
I – Insight – Appreciate His Desire to Analyze and Counsel
R – Relationship – Appreciate His Desire for Shoulder to Shoulder Friendship
S. – Sexuality – Appreciate His Desire for Sexual Intimacy
Also, check out the author’s website, www.loveandrespect.com.
Lane Corley 