FSM
Parker and I had our weekly Father/Son Meeting (FSM) and I thought I'd recommend a book. We're reading 12 books as part of the intellectual challenge. I want to cultivate a reading habit in my son. And the books make for great discussions. Parker loves fiction so I threw in a book titled Teknon and the Champion Warriors. Lots of great moral lessons and a cool storyline. The book actually outlines a code of conduct and that is part of Parker's spiritual challenge so it'll help us identify his core convictions.
Parker also came up with a cool idea last night. We were talking about the code of conduct and he said he'd like to design a coat of arms to represent the code of conduct. He's got an artistic streak so I think it'll be a cool challenge. By the way, I met a guy a few months ago that had a coat of arms tattooed on his shoulder along with his brother and father. I know some people have issues with tattoos. I actually think it's a unique application of Deuteronomy 6:4-9.
Parker also came up with a cool idea last night. We were talking about the code of conduct and he said he'd like to design a coat of arms to represent the code of conduct. He's got an artistic streak so I think it'll be a cool challenge. By the way, I met a guy a few months ago that had a coat of arms tattooed on his shoulder along with his brother and father. I know some people have issues with tattoos. I actually think it's a unique application of Deuteronomy 6:4-9.
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Your last comment on the coat of arms, tattoos, and Deuteronomy was interesting. I went to Deut. 6:4-9 to understand the reference. I was talking to Sharon about this and she mentioned that she had recently read Beth Moore's book, To Live is Christ.
Moore explores the Jewish tradition of wearing 'phylacteries' or tefillin. I find it fascinating that it was common practice starting at age 13 to begin every morning by putting the phylacteries (two cubes containing part of the Torah) on the arm and forehead. This practice was not only done to be able to recognize others who shared the same beliefs at a distance but it served to start every morning with a reminder of who our heavenly father is.
Cool FSM…I am going to go pick up Teknon to read with Colin.
Hey Mark. Don't remember if we've ever talked about this before, but your mention of tattoo made me think of this site that a friend of mine launched awhile back - www.sacredink.net.
Hey Mark,
I am doing something similar to this with my 9 year old son. I would love to hear about some more books that you guys have read. I am always looking for good books for him to read.
Hey, i just found the new Teknon and the Champion Warriors blog!
check it out
teknon.wordpress.com
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