Parent Devotional
Puritan Activities to Encourage Spiritual Growth
At this time of year, it is appropriate to remember our spiritual (and perhaps physical) forefathers. New England’s first white settlers were those who separated from the worldy Church of England (Separatists). These “Pilgrims” landed in 1620. Another group tried to purify the worldy Church of England (Puritans). But a mere ten years later, the colony [...]
Asking Life Questions
The purposes of a man’s heart are deep waters but a man of understanding draws him out. Proverbs 20:5. One of the ways we can encourage our children to grow wise is to ask questions when they are in the presence of older and wiser people. Just a few questions can draw deep wisdom from [...]
She’s Not Perfect But She’s Perfect for Me
My father-in-law has a profound little saying that sums up a Biblical attitude spouses should have to one another. The saying? “She’s not perfect but she’s perfect for me. Let’s examine the two parts. She’s not perfect. By making this statement, the spouse is communicating to himself that he married another sinner. Too many partners [...]
Positions and Interests
Each of you should look not only to your own interests but also the interests of others. Philippians 2:4 Conflict is a part of the human experience. Thanks to Adam and Eve’s sin there is going to be conflict at work, church, with our spouses, children and in-laws to name just a few. But some [...]
Biblical Family Values
From Ray Ortland Jr If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:26 God gave us family. And what a precious gift! But it is a gift, not the Giver. [...]
