Archive - James R. Lucas

Raising Doves and Snakes

The world can be a cold, cruel place.

Should we protect our children from it so they won’t be corrupted by it? Or should we expose them to it so they won’t be ambushed by it? more »

by: James R. Lucas - Sep 1, 2006 - topic(s): Family, Parenting

The Paradox of Parenting: Let Freedom Ring!

Let freedom ring? Are you kidding?

A great American song, “My Country, ‘tis of Thee,” ends with the declaration to “Let freedom ring.” It’s the call of free people to dictators and tyrants everywhere: “Let my people go!” And to the slaves: “You are no longer property! more »

by: James R. Lucas - May 1, 2006 - topic(s): Family, Parenting

The Paradox of Parenting: Who’s Really in Charge Here?

Who’s really in charge here?

At the start, it looks like we are. We put babies down, and they are still there when we get back. What we say goes. more »

by: James R. Lucas - Nov 1, 2005 - comments: 1 - topic(s): Faith, Bible, Family, Children, Parenting

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