When I was a kid I played piano, including music by Bach. We have all heard his music at one time or another. Hundreds of years later, it still feeds our souls. What is tragically interesting, is that Bach had lost his first wife. Then he lost seven children at birth or infancy, and then… Continue reading Finding Purpose in Life Through Tragedy
God calls parents to raise their children “in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” (Ephesians 4:6). There are key ways for us to do that. You can read more about that here (link to Oct 17th 2023 article). One way that should be implemented in raising kids God’s way is having “conversations of grace.” … Continue reading Having “Conversations of Grace” with Your Children
In Deuteronomy 6 we have several of the most famous passages in the book, maybe even in the Old Testament. We have the greatest commandment and how to raise our children. In Deuteronomy 6:1-9 God gives us 3 keys to teaching our kids about God every day. 1 Parents Fear God First (Verse 2): The… Continue reading 3 Keys to Teaching Your Kids about God Every Day
Guest Post by Shannon Madden Most of us get irritated when our husbands tell us what to do. Why do we do that? It goes back to the Garden of Eden and the curse of Eve. In Genesis 3, God says to Eve that her desire shall be for her husband and he would rule… Continue reading When My Husband Tells Me What To Do
When it comes to curses, I want to be clear. I’m not talking about a witch putting a hex on someone. That’s a topic for another conversation. I am speaking of being cursed by the consequences of sin. In essence, this is the principle of sowing and reaping. In Ezekiel 18 we see generational curses;… Continue reading 5 Ways to Break Generational Sin Curses
When we study God’s Word, it can be challenging at times. One such area is the distinguishing of God’s law. When it is referred to in the New Testament, are we talking about the 10 commandments, the entire Old Testament, the full law of Moses, or parts of it? Here we will attempt to distinguish… Continue reading Distinguishing Between God’s 3 Old Testament Laws
Last time we looked at how children can honor their mothers. You can read that here. Now we want to look at specific ways of how adult children can honor their mothers. God calls us to honor our mothers (see Exodus 20:12). Here’s five ways to do that. #1 Show thankfulness for raising you well.… Continue reading 5 Ways Adults Can Honor Their Mom
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
