Welcome to the first episode of our #BlackAndClassical series where  I'll be exploring Classical Christian education from the black American perspective. The podcast will consist of book reviews, curriculum suggestions, practical tips,  etc.   In this episode I lay out some terms and a vision for what this series will entail. 

 Links explored: https://welltrainedmind.com/a/classical-education/?v=7516fd43adaa  

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Welcome to the first episode of our #ByteSizedChats series where I'll be discussing various topics for about 8 minutes because a byte is eight bits and I want to be able to express ideas in "byte-sized" chunks.   To start off I will be reviewing this article  "A Case for the Church Nursery" - http://www.gentleleading.com/blog/2018/3/23/a-case-for-the-church-nursery

"Wisdom is too high for a fool;

    in the gate he does not open his mouth." - Proverbs 24:7 (ESV)

In this episode we wisdom and the fool.  Who is the fool?  How can we avoid being a fool?  Who gives wisdom? How can I get it?  

#DevelopingDad #DevelopingDadFaith #proverbs #bible #dailyinspiration #christ #christian #jesus #worship #faith #ministry #devotional #gospel #christianity #church 

The Bible, the inspired, inerrant, authoritative word of God, is full of wisdom and as I develop as a dad I find myself living in the book of Proverbs.  I want to share some of those reflections with you and  I pray that you will be blessed by them.  

"Do not toil to acquire wealth;

    be discerning enough to desist.

When your eyes light on it, it is gone,

    for suddenly it sprouts wings,

    flying like an eagle toward heaven." - Proverbs 23:4-5 (ESV)

In this episode we discuss wealth.  Is it inherently bad?  Who are we serving, money, or God?  

The Bible, the inspired, inerrant, authoritative word of God, is full of wisdom and as I develop as a dad I find myself living in the book of Proverbs.  I want to share some of those reflections with you and  I pray that you will be blessed by them.  

"The prudent sees danger and hides himself,

    but the simple go on and suffer for it." - Proverbs 23:3 (ESV)

In this episode we discuss recognizing our sin and how godly wisdom helps us to avoid it. 

The Bible, the inspired, inerrant, authoritative word of God, is full of wisdom and as I develop as a dad I find myself living in the book of Proverbs.  I want to share some of those reflections with you and  I pray that you will be blessed by them.  

"To do righteousness and justice

    is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice." - Proverbs 21:3 (ESV)

In this episode we discuss love, the law, sacrifices and what God defines as justice. 

The Bible, the inspired, inerrant, authoritative word of God, is full of wisdom and as I develop as a dad I find myself living in the book of Proverbs.  I want to share some of those reflections with you and  I pray that you will be blessed by them.  

"Even a child makes himself known by his acts,

    by whether his conduct is pure and upright." - Proverbs 20:11 (ESV)

In this episode, I discuss godly character. Specifically how:

The Bible, the inspired, inerrant, authoritative word of God, is full of wisdom and as I develop as a dad I find myself living in the book of Proverbs.  I want to share some of those reflections with you and  I pray that you will be blessed by them.  

"Let a man meet a she-bear robbed of her cubs  rather than a fool in his folly." - Proverbs 17:12 (ESV)

Social & Textual explanation of Elisha narrative  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgkMJhcTE1c

The Bible, the inspired, inerrant, authoritative word of God, is full of wisdom and as I develop as a dad I find myself living in the book of Proverbs.  I want to share some of those reflections with you and  I pray that you will be blessed by them.

"The Lord has made everything for its purpose,     even the wicked for the day of trouble." - Proverbs 16:4 (ESV)

In this episode we discuss God's purposes for everything, even the wicked.  The idea doesn't win friends or influence people but it is plain throughout the Scriptures. 

The Bible, the inspired, inerrant, authoritative word of God, is full of wisdom and as I develop as a dad I find myself living in the book of Proverbs.  I want to share some of those reflections with you and  I pray that you will be blessed by them.  

"A soft answer turns away wrath,     but a harsh word stirs up anger." - Proverbs 15:1 (ESV)

In this episode I deal with anger and strife.  How do we end it?  What keeps it going?  Can we understand where it comes from? 

The Bible, the inspired, inerrant, authoritative word of God, is full of wisdom and as I develop as a dad I find myself living in the book of Proverbs.  I want to share some of those reflections with you and  I pray that you will be blessed by them.