expressed by the word agape. This represents the full embodiment of Cod's divine love for us, even though we are so unlovely much of the time. One of the questions we have received is from parents who are concerned about their child's prob lem of stuttering. Some speech therapists believe that stuttering can be the result of too much pres sure exerted by parents. They will continually correct a child, having him say things over and over again, until he gets them correct. If he does not articulate properly and tensions are created, the end result could be a problem with stutter ing. If this happens, put on no pressure at all. It would be well to seek the help of an expert in this field to render specific suggestions to help you and your loved one. Be sure to let the child know you love him and that these things will pass away in time. Do not embarrass him. Try to make him feel as much at ease as possible. Many of life's prob lems can be corrected through love and understanding. Project yourself into the place of the child and see how you would feel. To be sure, children need to be cor rected and disciplined. At the same time, however, they need love, en couragement, appreciation, accept ance, approval and security. If there is something the child cannot master, then point up the area in which he does excel. This will build confidence in himself. How we can thank the Lord for His grace and love. Let us ask Him for that wisdom which He has promised to give liberally. Let us not be doubting as a wave of the sea driven by the wind and tossed.
CHRISTIAN HOME SERIES
JOY IN THE
It is well for us to remember as we progress in our spiritual growth that there are not two classes of people, those who succeed and those who fail. All of us meet with failures. The difference comes in the classification of those who fail, for there are many who are not aware of their problems, perfectly content to go along in their same sins and weaknesses, never experi encing true victory. Others get so discouraged and disheartened that they give up thinking that it is hopeless and futile. The third class is made up of those who recognize their failure but are driven to de pend upon the Lord Jesus Christ for all their strength, power and encouragement. It is to this group that all of us should belong. The person who thinks he is not a fail ure is a sorry and naive individual. While no one is perfect in the
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