If A: The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love (Psalm 145 :8) And B: Jesus knew the Lord his Father (Luke 3:21-22) And C: By the Spirit we are to be like the Son (2 Corinthians 3:18), the image of the Father... read more
From an upcoming John Piper book on marriage…. The most fundamental task of a mother and father is to show God to the children. Children know their parents before they know God. This is a huge responsibility and should cause every parent to be desperate... read more
A good friend left some great parenting advice in the comment section of another’s blog. Speaking about discipline he quoted an unknown source who said that our goal as parents should be that our children “fall from a low height rather than... read more
“This is what the Lord Almighty says: Judge fairly and honestly, and show mercy and kindness to one another. Do not oppress widows, orphans, foreigners, and poor people. And do not make evil plans to harm each other.” Zechariah 7:9-10 (NLT) *** ***... read more
“This is what the Lord Almighty says: Judge fairly and honestly, and show mercy and kindness to one another. Do not oppress widows, orphans, foreigners, and poor people. And do not make evil plans to harm each other.” Zechariah 7:9-10 (NLT) *** ***... read more
“Risk your life and get more than you ever dreamed of….” (Luke 19:26 MSG) In order to obey God, you need to take risks. Risk is the substance of faith because it requires you to take Step 1 before you see Step 2. Risk compels you to action,... read more
Author’s note – In Monday’s devotional, “Jesus in Hell,” I left the impression that Jesus had more redemptive work to do, even after his death on the cross. My hope is today’s devotional will clarify any confusion. *** *** *** *** *** ***... read more
“Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the Lord Almighty.” Then one of the seraphs flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken... read more