All this to say, our roles as parents in the home must indeed resemble the roles that a pastor fulfills in the church. Know how to lead a church and you’ll know how to lead a family. To that end, the first role that a parent must emulate is that of a shepherd.
Read MoreThis enemy is the most powerful enemy we face. He’s an enemy that the Bible calls the false god of this world and the prince of the power of the air (2 Cor 4:4; Eph 2:2). He’s the enemy that is the evil master and slave driver of every person living on planet earth who is not believing in Jesus Christ for salvation. This enemy is known as the devil.
Read MoreWith a sobering warning, the Apostle Paul explains that there is a fallen faculty within us all known as the flesh. For genuine believers, then, there is a constant tension that takes place within us, because the flesh desires to please self, while our new heart, born of the Spirit, desires to please God.
Read MoreAs followers of Christ, it’s vitally important for us, and our believing children, to recognize that we have spiritual enemies—enemies who want nothing more than to steal our joy in the Lord, stunt our growth in Christ, and squander our testimony of faith.
Read MoreWhen you choose a lifestyle in which you feel like you’re swimming upstream, it’s important to know you’re not alone.
Read MoreIn short, the writer of Hebrews compares the Christian life to a race. And in this passage, we find four features of this race of faith that are applicable and relevant to every believer.
Read MoreMake the most of childhood by being there. Be the primary influence on your children. Talk to them, disciple them, and be a wall between them and the world.
Read MoreTherefore, if we truly want to defend our families from the attacks that are taking place all around us, it must start by going back to the beginning.
Read MoreOn the other hand, if we recognize that God works all things “according to the counsel of His will” (Eph. 1:11) and “for good to those who love God” (Rom. 8:28), we can begin to search for God’s purpose in our pain. And that vital truth sets the tone for the rest of the book.
Read MoreThe following represents a select number of actual questions recently sent in to the ministry (lightly edited for brevity, clarity, and anonymity).
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