"Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one's youth. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; they shall not be ashamed, but shall speak with their enemies in the gate. Blessed is every one who fears the LORD, who walks in His ways." (Psalm 127:3-128:1)

Parenting--Ten Things for Which You as a Parent Will Never Be Sorry

1. For doing your level best even when discouraged.

2. For hearing before judging in family quarrels.

3. For thinking before speaking when emotionally upset.

4. For not harboring unkind thoughts of a talebearer.

5. For being generous to an enemy, perhaps the next-door neighbor.

6. For stopping your ears to gossip over the fence.

7. For standing by your principles in dealing with your teenagers.

8. For asking pardon, when in error, even of your child.

9. For being square in business dealings with the newsboy.

10. For accepting the stewardship of "another" child.

(From Illustrations Unlimited, p. 395)