Pictured above is the home I grew up up in! My brother Dave and his lovely wife Denise now live there, in Windom, Minnesota.

 It is where our Mom and Dad, Wally and Ruth Moede built our Christian foundation. Mom and and Dad are in heaven now but it is such an awesome blessing that God worked it out that Dave and Denise have Mom and Dad’s home! When I look at the home I think of all of blessings handed down to me, it brings me to tears and drives to me to preach Jesus and share His ways and love with all. Miss you Dave and Denise and all of Windom, the community of Windom is deep in my heart and soul and prayers everyday! Love, Dewey and Sharon. Sister Deb lives in Reading, Minnesota and brother Daryl lives in Rochester, Minnesota. Miss you all! I should add that my grandparents, Dena Moede, Grandpa Moede had passed away before I was born, Grandpa Floyd and Grandma Lena Caraway, the American Lutheran Church, my wonderful Sunday School teachers, the Windom School system, my awesome teachers, and the role models all through out the town helped raise me up! I love how Dave and Denise have taken care of our ‘birth home’! Dad and Mom always said to take care of what God gives you, be a good steward!

Can sheltering at home be a blessing?

Sep 28, 2020
Can sheltering at home be a blessing? From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I would have never thought that “sheltering at home” could be a blessing to me. While I ache for those who suffered with illness and saw loved ones die, I was able to care for my grandchildren since they were out of school and their parents served the country in the hospital system. I was able to get to know my grandchildren because their “busyness” ceased. We made Bible stories and memorization fun. I hope others made the best of this dire situation and turned their hearts to God. — T.G.

A: The family was ordained by God before He established any other institution, even before the establishment of government and the church. There is joy when people set their affections on “things above,” namely the Lord Jesus Christ.

For years the “Ten Commandments for the Home” were lifted up and honored. As the world has become more complicated and the foundations of the home shaken, perhaps it is a good time to review these blessed guidelines: 1. Jesus Christ is the head of the home. 2. Love one another. 3. Show appreciation for each family member. 4. Families should respect God’s authority over them. 5. Train and discipline children in love. 6. Enjoy family life together. 7. Be faithful to the marriage vows. 8. Teach a strong work ethic. 9. Memorize Scripture and live by God’s Word. 10. Pray that each family member will come to salvation and serve the Lord.

If children are to survive, they must know the rules of safety, the rules of healthy living. We shortchange children when we think that they resent rules. They may not admit it but children can be taught to respect the boundaries set for them when it is done by example.

God blesses the home that puts Him at the center of everything. It brings joy, peace, and love that binds families together. This is the secret of the happy home.

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(This column is based on the words and writings of the late Rev. Billy Graham.)

(c)2020 BILLY GRAHAM DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, IN

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