In Scripture we are told to “honor your father and mother (Exodus 20:12).” This is given as part of the Ten Commandments. It is then repeated in the letter the apostle Paul wrote to the Ephesians. This reminds us of how the Ten Commandments are still for today. The question is, what does it practically… Continue reading 5 Ways for Kids to Honor Mom
When God placed Adam in the garden, He didn’t do it for him to just hang out. He did it for him to have a mission and a purpose. That mission was twofold: work and guard the garden and everything in it. Genesis 2:15 says, “The LORD God took the man and put him in… Continue reading Two God Given Goals for Men
Conflict is inevitable. Any time you spend time with other people, you will eventually have conflict. So the question isn’t whether it happens, but how you will handle it. James gives three ways Christians are to behave during conflict. (Really this is good for any situation.) James says, “Let every person be quick to hear,… Continue reading 3 Tips for Listening During Conflict
Many of us, if we’re honest, struggle with forgiveness. Well, when it comes to forgiving others anyway. We often do a pretty good job at forgiving our own sin. But when it comes to others, it often takes more time and effort. Why? There are several reasons that we struggle to forgive others. A major… Continue reading The Blessings of Covering Sin
God’s Word is full of wisdom. It has direction for His people to live everyday life. This wisdom covers every corner of our lives and what we do. The question is, where do we find this wisdom? The Bible is a multifaceted book with smaller books in it. It has several literary genres. These books… Continue reading Where to Find God’s Wisdom for All of Life
Most of us know someone who is weaker than we are, and has been taken advantage of. It often takes faith to have the courage to help them. We may have to sacrifice something. However, willingness to sacrifice something of yourself to care for others glorifies God. The story of Esther is one such story… Continue reading How to Have Faith to Stand up for Others
Often when we think about godly parenting, we think that we are supposed to stop our kids from doing bad things. Essentially, we believe that if they are not doing anything wrong, we should let them go. But if they are going toward sin, that is when we need to step in and stop them.… Continue reading Positive Parenting
Foretelling vs Forth-telling Admittedly, prophecy is one of the hardest genres to understand in the Bible. Some types of Scripture like narrative and letters are more straightforward. Genres like apocalyptic found in revelation, and prophecy found throughout the Old Testament take a little more time and technical knowledge to grasp. Understanding the rules for how… Continue reading A Key Tool to Understanding Prophecy:
Recently one of my kids asked me, “Dad, do we think we are better than other people?” This came from something I had said to them. I had to stop and think for a minute. Once I collected my thoughts I said, “We aren’t better than people, but we are more obedient than other people,… Continue reading Are Christians Better Than Others?
In the book of Judges, we see the story of Samson. Samson was known for his strength. He was able to rip a lion’s mouth apart (Judges 14:5-6). He tore gates off a city wall and carried them up a hill (Judges 16:3). And several times he was vastly outnumbered yet killed his enemies. We… Continue reading How to Use God’s Strength in Your Life
