(A follow-up article to a sermon I preached on Song of Solomon 2:8-17) Song of Solomon is a poetic book that praises the practice of marital intimacy God’s way. Throughout history all the way up to our current cultural moment it’s message is indispensable. But, we tend to believe, it is narrowly focused: the message …
Family missions can take on a number of variations, mainly falling into two categories - either the parental mission of discipling children toward Christ or going on a evangelistic/service missions trip together as a family. Both are right and good, but they are not the only ways a family can be missional. Home discipleship being …
Colossians 3:17 - And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everythingin the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanksto God the Father through him. Whatever we do we do in thanks to God. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you …
Continue reading An Eternal Perspective on Hardship and Trials
The art of self-assessment is marrying the truths of God’s infinitude and our finitude in order to increase our fidelity to God.
We have a fast-paced, achievement-oriented world. In this world we are tempted to have a distorted practice of rest: we either never rest, we rest too much, or we consider rest time as “off-duty” time. To have a healthy pattern of rest we must understand what true rest is. The Old Testament has two symbols …
In Joshua 9, Joshua and the Israelites are deceived by the Gibeonites, a Canaanite people. The Gibeonites tremble at the news of what the Lord has done to Jericho and Ai. So the Gibeonites go to Joshua and put on an elaborate show and story trying to convince Israel to make peace. It works! Joshua …
Church is a blessing. The church, a local group of redeemed sinners worshipping God through loving Him and loving others, is a blessing to those who participate in it. Our goal is to help young adults and teens see and experience God’s blessing by participating in the church body. We first looked at the Sunday …
Continue reading Raising Teens into Church Life pt. 3: Fellowship
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 …
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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