"Kids lie early, often, and for all sorts of reasons—to avoid punishment, to bond with friends, to gain a sense of control. But now there’s a singular theory for one way this habit develops: They are just copying their parents." Po Bronson.
For two decades, parents have rated ‘honesty’ as the trait they most wanted in their children. Other traits, such as confidence or good judgment, don’t even come close. On paper, the kids are getting this message. In surveys, 98 per cent said that trust and honesty were essential in a personal relationship. Depending on their ages, 96 to 98 per cent said lying is morally wrong.
So when do the 98 per cent who think lying is wrong become the 98 per cent who lie? Read More
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Sunday, March 2, 2008
:::Let Not Thy Spiritual Guard Down Ever Again
The news of the agreement between the two protaginists in the post-election crisis that struck our beautiful country breathed a new lease of fresh air - and indeed life, into our beloved country.
BUT, is it time to celebrate? I say NO. Before you misunderstand me, allow me me to clarify early and state that we should give thanks and praise the Lord for the event but we should not put our guard down in the life after the agreement. In my post earlier this year, done when there was near desperation when the situation seemed to be taking too long to settle, I stated and believed deeply that Kenya will wake up from her wilderness experience ready to move to the next level. Prepared for the new glory that Christ has in store for us. True revival for this so called dark continent will start from here... I still believe that.
However, we should never allow our guard down ever again, the enemy has used many available loopholes to strangle us... but we are now 'wiser', stronger, more aware of weaknesses and definitely sure of our strength... in the Lord.
Where do we go from here? We need to pray that this be not a temporary measure that will collapse but pray that its is a life boat that will lead us to land from the murky and stormy waters that we had traveled on and allow our journey to greater strength, peace and prosperity proceed, this time with purpose and impetus.
May we dwell in unity, peace and liberty... plenty be found within our borders.
BUT, is it time to celebrate? I say NO. Before you misunderstand me, allow me me to clarify early and state that we should give thanks and praise the Lord for the event but we should not put our guard down in the life after the agreement. In my post earlier this year, done when there was near desperation when the situation seemed to be taking too long to settle, I stated and believed deeply that Kenya will wake up from her wilderness experience ready to move to the next level. Prepared for the new glory that Christ has in store for us. True revival for this so called dark continent will start from here... I still believe that.
However, we should never allow our guard down ever again, the enemy has used many available loopholes to strangle us... but we are now 'wiser', stronger, more aware of weaknesses and definitely sure of our strength... in the Lord.
Where do we go from here? We need to pray that this be not a temporary measure that will collapse but pray that its is a life boat that will lead us to land from the murky and stormy waters that we had traveled on and allow our journey to greater strength, peace and prosperity proceed, this time with purpose and impetus.
May we dwell in unity, peace and liberty... plenty be found within our borders.
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