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Satan Hates It: The Key to Family Fellowship

by Peter Lindstrom Comments (0) 8 Minutes Read 2776 Views (0)

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 →

Questions Get Family Worship Going

by Peter Lindstrom Comments (0) 14 Minutes Read 2371 Views (0)

(Changing Negative Questions into Transforming Ones) Fathers who don’t lead in family worship or who have occasional struggles doing it (including me) may be asking the wrong questions. The Bible informs you to be wise in all you do. This includes both the answers of life and the questions you have about life. Do you ever have dumb questions that lead to dumb answers? I know I do. As Christian fathers, you need to seek wisdom. And this includes asking good questions. Now we … Read More →

The Best Time for Family Worship—FAQ

by Peter Lindstrom Comments (0) 5 Minutes Read 1453 Views (0)

What is the best time of the day for family worship? Let’s admit it. We have busy schedules that pull us as families in many different directions. If you're in my home, I may have to leave early for some work appointment. My younger children may not have gotten to bed on time so they are sleeping in. My older children may have stayed out late for work or a game, etc. With a schedule like that, when can I have family worship together in my home? There is no easy answer. I know that … Read More →

Christ is Risen

But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 1 Corinthians 15:20 “But, now…” Contrary to all the false teachings about the resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:12-19), the Apostle Paul speaks the truth (1 Corinthians 15:1-11). [tweet_dis]And so our hope rests in the Risen Christ. And this is… Read More →

What If There Was No Easter?

What if there was no Easter? It’s a question that we don’t ask because we already know the truth of the matter. However, what if…? For the Apostle Paul it’s an important thought. And it’s an important thought as we worship together at church and as we gather in family worship. Here’s Paul’s view: [tweet_dis]If… Read More →

The Goodness of Good Friday

Where is the goodness of Good Friday in a cruel cross? It is evidenced in our salvation from sin. If we took the time to list out all our sins individually it would take us all day [correction: more than a lifetime]. But here’s a short list of our sins in which Paul reminds us of… Read More →

Palm Sunday Preparation

As we remember a personal birthday or an anniversary or Thanksgiving Day… Palm Sunday is all the more important to remember as it brings us to a climax in Jesus’ earthly mission in his life, death and resurrection. This day’s significance lies in the fact that Jesus fulfills the prophetic word of Zechariah 9:9 and… Read More →

Fear of the Lord: How Should We Think?

As a father and husband trying to lead his family, what does it mean to fear the Lord? To fear the Lord may sound archaic and perhaps unimportant. After all, don’t we just want our children to love God…and not fear Him? Shouldn’t our motto be, “No fear taught here?” For a healthy family, the… Read More →

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