http://www.truthencounter.com/proverbs If you are committed to raising godly children, this study will be strategic and irreplaceable in teaching your children to fight, and win, life’s battles on their own. Feeder 4.3.2(5732); Mac OS X Version 14.6.1 (Build 23G93) https://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en 2024 Sun, 17 Nov 2024 19:00:48 -0500 Sun, 17 Nov 2024 19:00:48 -0500 http://rsste.s3.amazonaws.com/images/streetsmart.png http://www.truthencounter.com 144 144 Dave Wyrtzen Dave Wyrtzen truthencounter@gmail.com episodic noIf you are committed to raising godly children, this study will be strategic and irreplaceable in teaching your children to fight, and win, life’s battles on their own. http://www.truthencounter.com/proverbs Sun, 17 Nov 2024 19:00:40 -0500 8EA0B089-1CD7-499E-B9FC-C0C50AC65852 Dave Wyrtzen 1473 full What about the seducer who comes on to young women by using the “I could be good if only you would love me” routine? —The ancient book of Proverbs-still has the information we need to overcome the seduction of lust.What about the seducer who comes on to young women by using the “I could be good if only you would love me” routine? —The ancient book of Proverbs-still has the information we need to overcome the seduction of lust. http://www.truthencounter.com/proverbs Sun, 10 Nov 2024 12:10:58 -0500 4FD07450-274B-435A-8DD0-54F16FC4958F Dave Wyrtzen 1519 full One of the draw backs of growing up is that one by one our heroes are torn down as their all too human frailties are exposed. Do you ever long for just one authority who won’t tarnish with age, one leader whose example can stand the fires of time?One of the draw backs of growing up is that one by one our heroes are torn down as their all too human frailties are exposed. Do you ever long for just one authority who won’t tarnish with age, one leader whose example can stand the fires of time? http://www.truthencounter.com/proverbs Sun, 03 Nov 2024 19:32:22 -0500 EDAA6882-FABD-4148-A969-49B753DD239A Dave Wyrtzen 1986 full With all the talk about sex education it is time for us to take a careful look at one of the oldest curriculums on this subject in existence.With all the talk about sex education it is time for us to take a careful look at one of the oldest curriculums on this subject in existence. http://www.truthencounter.com/proverbs Sun, 27 Oct 2024 08:01:30 -0400 8F07903B-14C1-4689-8DB8-6C7E6559B997 Dave Wyrtzen 1504 full Hollywood portrays it as the ultimate thrill ride of life that can satisfy the deepest longings and desires, but the church often condemns it as sinful. Sex –it is often taught in the classroom but avoided in home and church.Hollywood portrays it as the ultimate thrill ride of life that can satisfy the deepest longings and desires, but the church often condemns it as sinful. Sex –it is often taught in the classroom but avoided in home and church. http://www.truthencounter.com/proverbs Sun, 20 Oct 2024 08:22:33 -0400 660FB7EC-5E37-44D4-9616-BBEAB30884FF Dave Wyrtzen 1589 full It’s a job that is never done. It’s a task that few appreciate. The truth is that millions across this world daily fulfill this role and often with little recognition or praise.It’s a job that is never done. It’s a task that few appreciate. The truth is that millions across this world daily fulfill this role and often with little recognition or praise. http://www.truthencounter.com/proverbs Sun, 13 Oct 2024 18:53:11 -0400 DE6DEE7A-E4EA-4A24-BECD-166B671450A5 Dave Wyrtzen 1586 full Millions are spent to gain the vital information needed to get in shape physically, but sadly in the end even the most sculptured body disintegrates into dust. There is a more important part of our being that needs to be strengthened.Millions are spent to gain the vital information needed to get in shape physically, but sadly in the end even the most sculptured body disintegrates into dust. There is a more important part of our being that needs to be strengthened. http://www.truthencounter.com/proverbs Sun, 06 Oct 2024 22:12:38 -0400 11F5D1FF-6A69-4759-9B4F-1467E325A533 Dave Wyrtzen 1532 full Who should we trust? Who should our kids trust? And why? Let’s find out why trust is so fundamental to the wise individual.Who should we trust? Who should our kids trust? And why? Let’s find out why trust is so fundamental to the wise individual. http://www.truthencounter.com/provergs Sun, 29 Sep 2024 12:34:25 -0400 D010E6E8-F815-451C-AE06-DEE541D5C14D Dave Wyrtzen 1526 full How would you feel if you suddenly received word that a deadly contract had been put out against your child? Your heart would be full of fear. But suppose I told you that I could pass along some information that could preserve your child’s life?How would you feel if you suddenly received word that a deadly contract had been put out against your child? Your heart would be full of fear. But suppose I told you that I could pass along some information that could preserve your child’s life? http://www.truthencounter.com/proverbs Sun, 22 Sep 2024 21:31:30 -0400 1659A1D4-E753-40B2-998D-8A1B86BE2999 Dave Wyrtzen 1940 full Our ears perk up when someone says, “Listen, this is what you are going to get out of it.” Then listen, and you will discover what you will get out of it if you accept what wisdom is trying to teach. Is it worth the investment?Our ears perk up when someone says, “Listen, this is what you are going to get out of it.” Then listen, and you will discover what you will get out of it if you accept what wisdom is trying to teach. Is it worth the investment? http://www.truthencounter.com/proverbs Sun, 15 Sep 2024 19:15:42 -0400 D1B2D614-50A6-4E4C-9F85-9302BE827D67 Dave Wyrtzen 1480 full In adolescence he mocks parental authority, in college he marches for anarchy, and in business he sarcastically ridicules all the fools who try to give him direction. What can parents do to help their kids grow up wisely instead of foolish and hurt?In adolescence he mocks parental authority, in college he marches for anarchy, and in business he sarcastically ridicules all the fools who try to give him direction. What can parents do to help their kids grow up wisely instead of foolish and hurt? http://www.truthencounter.com/proverbs Sun, 08 Sep 2024 07:51:42 -0400 863F8466-92C0-4488-ABA8-27B562AC8550 Dave Wyrtzen 1418 full There is a foolish way to live and a wise way to live and deep inside we all know there is a difference, yet all have to face the consequences of the choices they make in life.There is a foolish way to live and a wise way to live and deep inside we all know there is a difference, yet all have to face the consequences of the choices they make in life. http://www.truthencounter.com/proverbs Sun, 01 Sep 2024 07:29:31 -0400 36AA3CB7-63CD-4CD0-BCDE-29348FB1731C Dave Wyrtzen 1665 full Evil has sought to entice the young with his criminal con for centuries and the Old Testament book of Proverbs has just the right information to help our children resist. But we need to know what it says and how to relate it to today’s needs.Evil has sought to entice the young with his criminal con for centuries and the Old Testament book of Proverbs has just the right information to help our children resist. But we need to know what it says and how to relate it to today’s needs. http://www.truthencounter.com/proverbs Mon, 26 Aug 2024 06:20:28 -0400 EF7086DF-6D3C-41D2-A910-BE8DE1F5E8FD Dave Wyrtzen 1544 full We need to get in there and give our kids solid persuasive reasons why they should never touch illicit drugs and we must also give them the right stuff to help them resist the temptation. The information we share on the next two Truth Encounters could save your children’s lives.We need to get in there and give our kids solid persuasive reasons why they should never touch illicit drugs and we must also give them the right stuff to help them resist the temptation. The information we share on the next two Truth Encounters could save your children’s lives. http://www.truthencounter.com/proverbs Sun, 18 Aug 2024 09:34:58 -0400 167053E9-EDFC-4DF8-BC3C-147B7501A24C Dave Wyrtzen 1232 full God whispers to us in his creation and deep inside we remember that we were made to reflect his character. He built us to praise his name.God whispers to us in his creation and deep inside we remember that we were made to reflect his character. He built us to praise his name. http://www.truthencounter.com/proverbs Sun, 11 Aug 2024 22:27:14 -0400 CD653688-DFD2-4970-84D2-F6A5B283659B Dave Wyrtzen 1519 full If everything is fundamentally unreasonable, why slug it out through college to train your mind in reason? Why not express the basic instincts? Contrary to much modern thought, there is definitely a life architect behind it all.If everything is fundamentally unreasonable, why slug it out through college to train your mind in reason? Why not express the basic instincts? Contrary to much modern thought, there is definitely a life architect behind it all. http://www.truthencounter.com/proverbs Sun, 04 Aug 2024 06:05:42 -0400 A74B4586-B065-4EF3-A6A6-7A69BBF4794B Dave Wyrtzen 1416 full Banging away at computer keys, rushing out to get the latest iPhone or digital gadget, do you ever wonder if the God of the Bible can keep up with all man’s technology?Banging away at computer keys, rushing out to get the latest iPhone or digital gadget, do you ever wonder if the God of the Bible can keep up with all man’s technology? http://www.truthencounter.com/proverbs Sun, 28 Jul 2024 04:46:38 -0400 A122AC7F-18D6-4A4B-BA76-9EC75691B80F Dave Wyrtzen 1428 full Why do so many of us try to construct life and try to build our families without consulting the life Architect?Why do so many of us try to construct life and try to build our families without consulting the life Architect? http://www.truthencounter.com/proverbs Sun, 21 Jul 2024 14:25:47 -0400 55335ADD-E7B6-43B1-A901-E33CECD62286 Dave Wyrtzen 1465 full “Train up a child in the way which he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it,” You tried so hard to raise godly children but their choices have moved them far from spiritual truth. Did God’s promise fail?“Train up a child in the way which he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it,” You tried so hard to raise godly children but their choices have moved them far from spiritual truth. Did God’s promise fail? http://www.truthencounter.com/proverbs Sun, 14 Jul 2024 15:04:22 -0400 B8C3981B-D3A4-4DAA-BDD1-64DBB509D2D9 Dave Wyrtzen 1431 full Where can we find a Dr. Spock that can give us the right information for raising kids in the 21st Century?Where can we find a Dr. Spock that can give us the right information for raising kids in the 21st Century? http://www.truthencounter.com/proverbs Sun, 07 Jul 2024 16:34:15 -0400 BC8CC275-82AE-4293-903A-BFFEDCFB9751 Dave Wyrtzen 1455 full We live in a society of extremes: a total disregard of parental authority or we have other groups who express the opposite extreme as young adults are never allowed to cut the apron strings. Which is right?We live in a society of extremes: a total disregard of parental authority or we have other groups who express the opposite extreme as young adults are never allowed to cut the apron strings. Which is right? http://www.truthencounter.com/proverbs Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:00:09 -0400 F5EB3ED8-0F41-436D-BCA6-E8544C1C5CD9 Dave Wyrtzen 1501 full Is it still possible to raise godly children? How do we do it? Should we lock them up in a monastery- safe from the allures of the evil one, or should we hang loose and let them learn the facts of life by experimentation?Is it still possible to raise godly children? How do we do it? Should we lock them up in a monastery- safe from the allures of the evil one, or should we hang loose and let them learn the facts of life by experimentation?