(1 Timothy 3:4-5) As we continue with the Biblical foundation and application for relational servant-leadership, let's take a look at God's design for Christ's Church growing out of the loving relationships of family. Here are some quotes and Scriptures to "set the table" for us... “Strength of character may be acquired at work, but beauty of character is learned at home. There the affections are trained. There the gentle life reaches us, the true heaven life. In one word, the family circle is the supreme... Read More
June 17, 2021
Best Decisions I’ve Made as a Father – Part 2
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(Psalm 90:16-17) As promised I continue this week with what I consider to be the best decisions I’ve made as a husband and a father in line with God’s Word and Covenant order. Obviously these are not all the decisions I’ve made, as all weren’t good and I thank God for His grace and forgiveness, as well as the forgiveness of my wife and children. Last week I shared four of those decisions and this week I share four more. This fifth "best" decision I... Read More
June 8, 2021
The Best Decisions I’ve Made as a Father
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(Malachi 4:6a; Ephesians 6:4) Over the next two posts I'm going to share some of the decisions the Lord led me to make as a husband and father and I pray they will encourage and/or challenge you, and either way, bless you in your walk with Him, your marriage, parenting and family. Each of these decisions flowed from the priorities that The Lord had revealed in my life for placing my marriage and family above myself and all else except for The Lord Himself. Here's... Read More
May 26, 2021
Parenting is Discipleship – Pt 2
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(Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Colossians 3:18-21) As we continue to explore parenting (discipling) our children according to God’s design, let’s look at three opportunities for parents to disciple and train their children in line with God's Word. These are not exhaustive or all-inclusive but they will give you some direction and ideas to implement in your family and parenting. 1) “Family Time” (“when you sit around the table, when you lie down and when you rise up”) – meals together, devotionals, family worship, etc. – all of... Read More
May 19, 2021
Biblical Discipleship in Parenting – Pt 1
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(Proverbs 22:6; Ephesians 6:4) This will not be easy for most parents in today's culture, including most in modern church culture. My prayer is that we look to God and His Word and apply His Truth in Grace and Love as we parent and disciple our children for His Kingdom and Glory. Loving Discipline & Punishment Parenting is ultimately about discipling your children to know Christ as their Savior and Lord and to grow in Him. Discipleship includes teaching, training, Godly discipline, and loving punishment... Read More