Church is a blessing. It nourishes the Christian through fellowship; a community devoted to loving God and loving others. The activity of the church’s loving fellowship is compelling. This is just as true for adults as it is for teens (and younger). As families and a church body, one of our goals in raising up …
Continue reading Raising Teens into Church Life pt. 1: Sunday Worship
There has been a growing cultural positivity toward marijuana over the past half-century, but only recently have states begun legalizing it for recreational use. The combination of culture and legislation has skyrocketed cannibas’s popularity and expediency (in 2020 Gallop reported that 70% of American thought smoking weed was “morally good”, up 22% since 2013). This …
What do parents need to parent well? What do children need from their parents? How parents answer the question, “What do I need?” helps them answer the question “What does my child need from me?” And the answer to the later, by default, must be the goal of their parenting. The answer to both these …
Your to-do list is a window into your heart. Behind every daily chore, Saturday schedule, family dinner is a motivation. What we value we prioritize. What we prioritize we do. No doubt God calls us to value and thus prioritize Him above all else. This is the essence of worship. But what about the rest …
Prayer is a necessary part of the family’s life. Therefore it is a necessary part of the father’s personal life and role in the home. Fathers, join me in prayer. Wives and children, join me in praying for the husband and father of your family. Parents and grandparents, join me in praying for our children …
Jesus’ death and resurrection is the crux of Christian faith, life, and hope. What we celebrate on Easter must be the principle point of our lives, our churches, and our families all year around. We love Easter because it provides simple and enjoyable time with family, both in and out of church, but there is …
Rules can do a lot of good for your children. God’s role for His law was to restrain and expose sin (1 Tim 1:8-11). With a clear set of good rules parents are able to protect their children from sin’s destruction. With a clear set of good rules parents are able to help their children …
Think of a time when it was difficult for you to love your child. Not when it was difficult to smile at them or think positively about them… But when it was difficult to seek their best at any cost. More than likely, it was either while they were steeped in sin or right after …
Mirrors do a great job at reflecting reality. The reflect exactly what is before them - for better or for worse. Yet, even the slightest imperfection or defect can distort their reflection. Jeremiah's ministry to Israel is in part an effort to help Israel realize their state before God. Israel is stubbornly fixed in idolatry, …
Singing is inherently inspired. Songwriters write about their most awe-held topics. Singers sing about their most beloved experiences. Musicians muse over their most unshakeable hopes and dreams. We sing from our heart’s ever-flowing fount of wonder. Furthermore, singing is inherently inspirational. Teens lose their minds over the latest pop song. Armies have rallied to victory …
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