by Doug Van Meter | 8 Nov 2017 | Articles
In my previous article, I argued that spanking our children is a legitimate means of parental discipline, yet parents must be careful that they spank biblically. Parents must be self-controlled when they spank, recognising that they too are under authority. Further,...
by Doug Van Meter | 2 Nov 2017 | Articles
On 19 October 2017, the High Court in Johannesburg judged that the defence of “reasonable chastisement” no longer applies to the corporal punishment of children by parents. In other words, spanking of children by parents is no longer protected under South African law....
by Doug Van Meter | 12 Jan 2014 | Articles
In a previous article I sought to make the biblical case that a woman who is blessed to be a mother is called to workas a mom. She is to work hard at raising a godly seed. This is clearly the calling of a woman with children, as indicated in such passages as 1 Timothy...
by Doug Van Meter | 4 Dec 2013 | Articles
There is no higher calling for a woman with children than that of motherhood. But such a high calling requires dedication; it calls for “blood, sweat and tears.” All moms are called by God to work, and to work hard. In this article I want to emphasise the need for...
by Doug Van Meter | 25 Nov 2013 | Articles, Brackenhurst Baptist Church (Alberton, South Africa)
Fathers, please, for God’s sake and for your children’s sake, be apologetic for the gospel. If you do not then your children may grow up ashamed of the gospel. In a recent Family Bible Hour series we came across 1 Peter 3:15 where the apostle exhorts believers,...
by Doug Van Meter | 28 Oct 2013 | Articles
Every gospel-loving local church should be a family friendly church. After all, we want the next generation to know the love of God in Christ Jesus, and this is best preserved through families that believe the gospel. What a joy to observe parents raising their...
