Future husbands, here's a question in respect to your leadership plan in the home. [tweet_dis]Should the woman say no to you when you ask for her hand in marriage?[/tweet_dis] Donald Whitney in his article, "Husbands, It's Time to Start Leading Family Worship," offers insight for a single woman interested in marriage. He writes, Single women—resolve not to marry a man who will not pray with you and lead you in worship daily. For if he will not lead you spiritually in this way … Read More →
The Best Time for Family Worship—FAQ
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 →
Team Together: Pastors and Parents in the Home
How can Pastors and the Parents team together for the sake of the home and the church? One of the dangers of the Christian life is to rely too heavily on the pastor or the church leadership to nurture the family in the Christian faith. There is no teaming together with the pastor and the parents. This default thinking can be disastrous. Parents, instead of leading spiritually in the home with family worship and discipleship, leave the responsibility of spiritual development in the hands … Read More →