Jesus the Harbor Captain
Scripture reading Psalm 34:8, 107:1 In times of significant change in our lives or when we are embarking on a new journey, we often deal with uncertainty. Oswald Chambers wrote favorably about such times because he believed that it is precisely in times of uncertainty...
Pre-Marital Intercourse, Extra-Marital Affairs, and Homosexuality
Homosexuality is a divisive issue, particularly when it comes to the church. For the moment, let's set aside the questions of whether the Bible is ambiguous on the practice of homosexuality and whether homosexuality is a gene designed by God and acceptable before Him....
Contentment and Prosperity Gospel
Scripture reading: 1 Timothy 6:3-11 There is today a teaching in the Christian church that is leading people astray. It is known as the Prosperity Gospel, and its essential teaching is that by giving monetarily to a church, minister or ministry God will return the...
Parental Discipline: Part 4
In this post, we will consider how parental discipline is an expression of love ... for child and God. Scripture reading: John 10:25-29 “Nice” is not a word I like, but I have to admit it is easy to let it roll off my tongue. “Kind” and “love” are words I force myself...
Parental Discipline: Part 3
In this post, we will consider how parental discipline fulfills our parental accountability to Christ. Scripture reading: John 10:25-29 If I am faithful to the Lord as a parent, I cannot be held responsible for their decision to reject the Lord. However, if I am...
Parental Discipline: Part 2
In this post, we will consider how parental discipline models Christ for our children. Scripture reading: John 10:25-29 We as parents all have a duty to model the Lord to our children. Yes, we have a parental obligation to point them to Christ, but we also have a duty...
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