July 16, 2021
Scriptural Loving and Leading
(John 13:14-17) We’ve been looking at the obstacles in our flesh that make it difficult to love and lead as Christ did. His Word gives us clear commands in His Covenant Order as to how we are to love and lead as His disciples in all loving relationships in our homes and churches and beyond for His Kingdom and Glory. I’m going to briefly share Scripture for training disciples, building Christ-like character and healthy loving relationships that honor marriage and family that reflect His Truth… Read More
July 9, 2021
The Marriage–>Family–>Church Leadership Connection
(1 Timothy 3:4-5) We continue to develop the issues from God’s Word regarding relational servant-leadership in our homes and in Christ’s Church, I want to share what I’ve experienced in my own life as well as what many others have shared with me. In The Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis has veteran tempter Screwtape reveal a little secret about human beings: we are incurably idealistic. “Do what you will,” he warns, “there is going to be some benevolence, as well as some malice, in your patient’s… Read More
July 2, 2021
Loving and Leading in Home and Church
(1 Timothy 3:1-7) God’s Word clearly describes seven general qualifications for servant-leaders in Christ’s Church outlined in the above Scripture focused on mature faith, personal character and Godly relationships: 1) The husband of one wife (v. 2). For most of church history this meant no polygamy or divorce. Polygamy is still strongly rejected but many churches have chosen leaders who have been divorced and remarried. While subject to interpretation, when we look at the strong teachings regarding marriage, family and relational servant-leadership in God’s Word,… Read More