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 true for all in Christ who have passed before us—both young and old, born and unborn.[/tweet_dis] My family has enjoyed over the years the … Read More →
Buckle Up-It’s The Truth
Put on the Whole Armor of God Keep Calm and Carry On THE BELT OF TRUTH What is truth? How do we know truth…from error? And why is truth important? In order to stand against the forces of evil, the Apostle Paul requires us to wear the whole armor of God. And Paul begins in Ephesians 6:14 with this command: “Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth…” (ESV) Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth…(Eph. 6:14; ESV). STAND … 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 →
Questions Get Family Worship Going
(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 →
Our ONE Thing as a Family
IF YOU AS PARENTS had the opportunity to do ONE "most important" thing with your family each day, what would it be? What would be the one domino to knock over to start the day right? Or, to end the day right? Or, both? What would be SO important that you should block off time each day to see it done? What would this ONE thing be that would help your family be strong in the Lord? Now before I tell you about this ONE thing, let me share my story about it... MY STORY OF THE … Read More →