Do you love Jesus? Really?
This was hard for me to come to grips with. Really hard. I love Jesus. I really do. Don't I? By this standard from scripture, I am to obey his teachings if I love him. But. . . How can I obey his teachings unless I know his teachings? How can I know his...
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Parents should camp out on this scripture
As the father of 5 boys, i can tell you that this scripture sums up parenting. You should memorize it and live it out. We all need hope, patience and prayer. What can I be praying for you?
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A brother is born for adversity . . .
Oh no... I've been reading this verse the wrong way all along. No wonder the boys fight each other . . . They were born for it. Does that mean our jobs as parents is to help them become friends?
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Fathers, where do you get your instruction?
It's hard for a proud man to take instruction from others. It's even harder to accept correction. The best thing you can do for your family is learn from God's word and accept the consequences (reproof) that he allows so we don't lead our families astray....
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What best “renews” your mind?
The older I get the more I realize that the things I watch, read and listen to the most are the things that influence my thoughts, which influence my mood, which influence my actions, which influence my thoughts, which influence my mood, which influence my actions . ....
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What’s keeping you from the joy of his presence?
Rejoice on a Sunday! Rejoice on a Monday!
How strong is your faith?
Webster's dictionary defines faith as "belief and trust in and loyalty to God." Let's be real. Belief that God exists is one thing. Trust and loyalty is a whole new level. Many of us call ourselves Christians, yet live contrary to God's word. Are we scared to...
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This must be why God gives us free will
I don't know about you, but when my children see something that needs to be done and do it without prompting, it warms my heart to no end. It's Good when they do something that I ask without complaining, whining or giving me the look. It's Better when they complete...
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Apologize to Your Children?
Have you ever had one of those days and you've had enough? One of my sons went to school and made the fatal mistake of not cleaning his room like he said he would. I'd been on him for several days to get his filthy room cleaned up. Cups, plates, trash, clothes on the...
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