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 →
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 is hailed as the King, the great Son of David. St. Augustine interprets how Jesus is this King. He writes: For Christ was not the king of Israel so that he might exact a … 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 fear of the Lord is essential. To fear the Lord according to the Bible has multiple meanings depending on the context. And the Scripture context I have in mind is Acts 9. So the church throughout … 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 →
Centered on Christ in Family Worship
"Christian families practicing family worship will also find that it centers their home upon Christ." This quote comes from Jason Helopoulos in his great article on "Family Worship and Its Benefits." I encourage you to check out his blog post over at Reformation21. He writes from a sincere heart and a sound mind on the benefits of family worship in his own home and what we will benefit too as we share in this spiritual opportunity. After you have read his post on family worship you may … Read More →