Man Talk by Timothy Houston

Timothy Houston is an author, minister, and motivational speaker who is committed to guiding positive life changes in families and communities. To get copies of his books, or for questions, comments or more information, go to www.tlhouston.com.

The world needs your light

Wednesday, 18 July 2012 17:09 Timothy Houston

You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. (Mathew 5:14).

If you have been following the local and world news, you know that the world needs light now more than ever. Matthew 5:14 tells us that we are the light of the world. This is a powerful truth because all of us begin life full of power and potential. We all have the power to emit a light that cannot be hid, a light that illuminates our pathways and gives meaning to our journeys. No darkness or sadness can overtake us when we let our light shine. This powerful outlook on life is our gift to ourselves and to the world.

Why we celebrate Independence Day

Tuesday, 10 July 2012 15:58 Timothy Houston

When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. -Declaration of Independence

The importance of grandparents

Monday, 02 July 2012 00:00 Timothy Houston

It the next few days my 3rd granddaughter and 10th grandchild will be born. She will come to us as a gift from God, and her parents are anxiously awaiting her arrival. As I look forward to this grand and auspicious occasion, I cannot but help reflect on my role as the grandparent. I will have a very important part to play in her life as I do in the lives of her cousins. When it comes to the grandkids, I am determined to be a positive influence in their lives. They know this as well, so all my grandchildren call me granddad because I am like a dad but only “grand” (bigger and better). Here are a few things that “grand” parents should do.

More love, less hate

Wednesday, 20 June 2012 16:12 Timothy Houston

Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. (1 John 4:8)

I recently heard the quote “There is a thin line between love and hate.” But I did not agree with it. I believe that there is more than a thin line between love and hate. To me, they are polar opposites and are as far apart as east and west. Think about this, if a person was in a plane traveling east, even if they continued in that direction for years, they would still be traveling east. They would never intersect with west in this direction.

Man Talk: Like Father, Like Son

Monday, 18 June 2012 16:08 Timothy Houston

This past Sunday, we celebrated “Fathers Day.” It is a special day of recognition for the fathers and father figures in our lives. It also serves to highlight the importance that male influence has in the development of young men. As I think on this topic, the quote “like father, like son” comes to mind. This idiom has been around for hundreds of years and it is used when different generations of a family behave in the same way or have the same talents or defects. It is a reminder that fathers willingly or unwillingly shape the behavior of their son.

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