CULTIVATING LINKS FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH How are our families doing in this area? If we feel at least a twinge of conviction that just maybe there’s some “Roundup” inadvertently poisoning our family spiritual growth, check out these links. As someone I'm sure once said, "Sometimes we don’t always have a keen observation of the obvious.” And this can be true for digital dangers or as David Murray describes Digital Babylon. With the wisdom of others to keep us from falling headlong into … 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 →
How to stand against the schemes of the Devil?
First, Be. Then Do. When we think of this question, “How to stand against the schemes of the Devil in the New Year?” we might first think of what we must do. Remember the story of Elisha and his servant and how the Syrians surrounded them in the city of Dothan (2 Kings 6). Elisha’s servant cries out to Elisha: Alas, my master! What shall we do?” But before you start thinking about doing something, the Apostle Paul would have you think differently. Instead, be. Be who you are in the … 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 →
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 →
