Category Archives: Family
Wives, Be Submissive
Chapter 3 of I Peter begins with, “Wives, be submissive to your husbands.” Why did Peter go to the trouble to insert that statement in his letter? Surely he had better sense than to advocate it as a general rule … Continue reading
Family History
The history of the Axtells has been traced to 1534 in Berkhamsted, England. Prior to that there is only the oral tradition, from which the following legend: Not long after the year 1000, a blackguard chieftain terrorized the North. Wallace Fordor, … Continue reading
There is Always a Way
There is always a way. There is never an easy way. If the road is smooth, it’s the wrong road.
Fear is the Governor
We live in fear. We are afraid of losing our income, home, nest egg, or dominance. We also fear being different. Many of these fears are real. Overcoming at least one of them is the first step to genuine Christian living.
Why I Like the Book Better Than the Movie
‘I admit that the book isn’t aways better than the movie. Nevertheless, for me the book is nearly always better because it comes with Instant Replay. Instant Replay saves the day for you when you are watching a football game on the … Continue reading
To a Grandchild
If it weren’t for me You wouldn’t be.
Red Cloud 2009
Near the end of June 2009, our son Steve and I explored the site of the farm I grew up on near Red Cloud, Nebraska, in the years 1930 to 1936. I say “the site” because all the buildings on the farm … Continue reading
Politicians on Education
Every politician declares that he or she is determined to improve education. They always try to fix the schools. Consequently they never succeed in improving education. Why? Because most schools don’t need fixing. It is the homes that need fixing, and there … Continue reading
To My Wife, as Nurse
Your ministry, your angel’s touch Beyond what words can tell, Your healing love. These mean so much That I will soon be well.
Tricks of the Trade of Homemaking
The washing machine dial has no “on” or “off” positions. To start it, turn the pointer to Spin Speed Combination and then pull on it. The dryer dial has three “off” positions and no “on” position. To start it, turn the … Continue reading