"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 →
A Question For Future Husbands
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →