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 Christ is not raised then we are... most to be pitied. 1 Corinthians 15:14[/tweet_dis] You see, if Christ had not been raised, then all is in vain. Our preaching is in vain. Our faith … Read More →
Investing in our Family with Spiritual Wealth
Investing in my family with the riches of God's Word- now this something worth every silver dollar we own (Proverbs 2). The spiritual capital of accumulating God's Word in our hearts is a fundamental family worship activity. And reading the Bible is key. Psalm 119:11 states: I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. I received a Bible as a Christmas gift from parents in the 80s.. My dad wrote a note in it that said the following: May God bless your reading … Read More →
Family Worship Fuel
Do you think that family worship during the week might encourage our Sunday worship with the church? I should think so, but the reverse is true as well. Sunday worship with the church should fuel our family worship. Our weekly gatherings, then, should empower our daily gatherings as a family. With blessed times in Sunday morning church (joyful singing, encouraging prayer, learning from God's Word, etc.), I am much more motivated to do these things in the home: singing, praying, and … Read More →