Tag: family
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Church is About True Family, Not Performances
Hebrews 10 24 and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, 25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. Stimulate one another The author of Hebrews gives us a…
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What is Family Worship?
When you hear, “Family Worship,” you probably think of a set time you might gather your family together to sing a song, hear a Bible lesson, and basically have a mini church service. That can be intimidating–especially if you don’t have much musical ability or have never “preached.” Well, I have some good news for…
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Ministry Monday: What is Family Worship?
When you hear, “Family Worship,” you probably think of a set time you might gather your family together to sing a song, hear a Bible lesson, and basically have a mini church service. That can be intimidating–especially if you don’t have much musical ability or have never “preached.” Well, I have some good news for…
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Ministry Kills Homes: Wisdom From Proverbs 31 About the Priority of Our Household Responsibilities
Solomon advised his sons to look for a wife who is compassionate. Compassion equals unconditional love. A compassionate woman gives of herself and makes a relationship stronger. People can be careless in their compassion, neglecting responsibilities in order to serve those in need. Often, well-meaning and tenderhearted people give so much of themselves to others…
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Daily Devotional: Exodus 4:24-26
This part of the story sits awkwardly in the text. If someone was inventing a story to tell, this detail would be one left out. But, when recording actual events in narrative form—one cannot escape the awkwardness of the story. The Lord meets Moses at one of the lodging places on the way to Egypt…
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God’s Work in Human Conflict
In the first four chapters of 1 Samuel, the truth of God’s authority stands out from the pages. From Hannah’s declaration, “The Lord brings death and gives life; he sends some down to Sheol, and he raises others up. The Lord brings poverty and gives wealth; he humbles and he exalts” (2:6-7), to God’s promise…
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God’s Election Means Our Submission
I would like for you to take a couple moments and think about what you believe modesty to be. For many, you will answer that modesty is about the amount of coverage an outfit achieves. Perhaps you will define modesty as wearing a certain type of swim suit or a long enough skirt. Maybe you…
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Dear Hurting Family
This year, more children are growing up between homes and with a single parent than ever before. If you are a single parent or a child or teenager and your family has been torn apart for whatever reason, please know that I weep for you in your current circumstances and that you will receive nothing…
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Are You Addicted to Burdens? (video)
In each of our lives, we deal with quite a bit of stress. We feel the pressure to make good grades, to do well as we compete, to please our parents, to impress our friends, to reach people with the love of Christ, to perform well at work, to win scholarships for college or to…
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Brothers, religion does not define us! (Romans 8:1-11)
One walk down the street or down the school hallway or into a break room at work will reveal a vast diversity of worldviews and belief systems. There are Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, Jews, Christians and Atheists. There are philosophers, scientists, artists and composers. There are children, teenagers, young adults,…