This Thanksgiving I am 'rejoiceful' with family and the Body of Christ of Jesus' redemption of great price and that we can celebrate this freely in our homes and with the Household of God. I love the words here of J. H. Merle Daubigne as he encourages redeemed hearts to die to self and live to our Redeemer. Be converted, then, in your hearts! Die to the world, to sin, to yourselves even, and live to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Immortal souls, Christ hath redeemed you at a great price! He … Read More →
Ascension Sunday: Every Knee Should Bow
"Every knee should bow..." are words from Philippians 2 that remind us of Ascension Sunday. Following the Easter Season, the celebration of Ascension Sunday this week is also an important event that reminds us that Jesus didn't just rise from the grave and disappear into oblivion. He ascended to heaven and is the ruling King over all. According to the Bible, Jesus ascended to heaven 40 days after his resurrection from the grave. Why is this significant for your family? Jesus is … Read More →
Ascension Sunday, 2017
From Hawker's Poor Man Commentary, we have a prayer following Rev. Hawker's comments on Psalm 20, a Royal Psalm of David. This is a prayer for every Christian family on Ascension Sunday, 2017, as we trust in Jesus who has ascended on high and rules over His Kingdom. And now, Lord, while we rejoice in thy strength, as becometh all thy redeemed, do thou make us more than conquerors, through thy grace helping us, in all the remaining conflicts we have to encounter. In thy name we will greatly … Read More →
Satan Hates It: The Key to Family Fellowship
Satan always hates Christian fellowship. With these words of the great C.H. Spurgeon, he continues: It is his policy to keep Christians apart. Anything which can divide saints from one another he delights in. He attaches far more importance to godly intercourse than we do. Since union is strength, he does his best to promote separation. Spurgeon’s words speak to the spiritual problems within the church, the Household of God. But these words also speak to our individual households. It’s … Read More →
A Question For Future Husbands
Future husbands, here's a question in respect to your leadership plan in the home. [tweet_dis]Should the woman say no to you when you ask for her hand in marriage?[/tweet_dis] Donald Whitney in his article, "Husbands, It's Time to Start Leading Family Worship," offers insight for a single woman interested in marriage. He writes, Single women—resolve not to marry a man who will not pray with you and lead you in worship daily. For if he will not lead you spiritually in this way … Read More →