Archives for December 2014
Is There a Grandfather in the House – Part 4 “Taking a Step UP”
Is there a Grandfather in the House? – Part 4 “Taking a Step UP”
- Not all mentors are grandfathers
- Mentors must recognize realistically where they are in the stages of life?
- When they do, their sons will become fathers?
- Remember, son’s DO grow up and MUST
There are two Hebrew scholars in the New Testament, who have been admired, albeit from a distance. One is Nicodemus 1 and the second is Gamaliel 2 Both were wise men, Pharisees and teachers. Both have been respected within the Christian circle, because of the level of wisdom they displayed in the days when Jesus was in Israel.
Is there a Grandfather in the House? – Part 3
Is there a Grandfather in the House? – Part 3
What would it be like to be mentored by a Grandfather?
A question for young men: Have you thought about the advantages of being mentored by a grandfather? I realize that there are some cynics who put grandfathers in the category of “old” and therefore not relevant to this generation. It has been said that one of the characteristics of the 21st century is that “old” is out and “young” is in. Here is another famous quote, “Those who do not learn from history are destined to repeat it.”[1] Let me remind you that an apprenticeship, studying with one of the greats, gives you a valuable advantage.