After reminding the Ephesians of what they had learned from Jesus, namely to put off the old and put on the new, Paul explained five areas to take off and put on. Like the removing of old garments and the putting on of fresh ones, the Christian life is one of putting off and putting on. (800 Words / 4 Minutes)
Read moreSamson And The Good Shepherd (Judges 16:30)
Samson & The Good Shepherd
Judges 16:30
In his younger years, he never would have said it. Samson, though gifted and called by God, was a self-willed as they come. But God would often redeem his self-determinate nature for his purposes. (3 Minutes / 600 Words)
Read moreMarriage Principles From Non-Marriage Verses — 3. Love Believes All Things (1 Corinthians 13:7)
Marriage Principles #3: Love Believes All Things
1 Corinthians 13:7
No two people are alike, and if by some miracle they are, they won’t automatically like each other for it. We are people with brokenness, sinful desires, and bad histories, so it is inevitable conflict will come. Christina and I have our fair share of misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and selfishness. Fortunately, we always get back to forgiveness, communication, and love. (5 Minutes / 1000 Words)
Read moreMarriage Principles From Non-Marriage Verses — 2. The Spirit Transforms Us (2 Corinthians 3:18)
Marriage Principle #2: The Spirit Transforms Us
2 Corinthians 3:18
Christina and I are not the same people we were in 2002, the year we stood before God and witnesses and declared our covenant of love for one another. As age and life has ticked by, we have both matured. In a sense, because we were relatively young when we married, we have grown up together. But our personal growth is not due entirely to the natural flow of life. No, we have both experienced spiritual transformation at the hands of Jesus Christ. He has shaped and molded us over the years. (5 Minutes / 1000 words)
Read moreJesus Christ — The Ultimate Man
9 Minutes / 1,800 Words
Read moreMarriage Principles From Non-Marriage Verses — 1. Our Identity Is In Christ (Colossians 3.3-4)
Marriage Principle #1. Our Identity Is In Christ
Colossians 3:3-4
Consider the phrase: “Christ who is your life.” Christina and I have found that we cannot be one another’s life. Her life is not hidden in mine; nor is mine hidden in hers. We are close, intimate, and one, but as believers, we discover our lives in Jesus Christ. This plays out in our marriage in simple ways. Here are five of them: (5 Minutes / 1000 Words)
Read moreRestorative Praise For Your Spouse
Restorative Praise For Your Spouse
Song Of Songs 1:8
2 Minutes / 400 Words
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4 Minutes / 700 Words
Read more6 Supracultural Biblical Parenting Principles
This post will examine 6 biblical parenting principles that apply across various cultures, with follow-up questions that pertain more to this culture. Here is an overview of the principles:
- Does my parenting style include trust in God?
- Does my parenting style emphasize grace?
- Does my parenting style cultivate rest?
- Does my parenting style teach obedience?
- Does my parenting style promote spousal oneness?
- Does my parenting style prioritize God’s kingdom?
16 Minutes / 3,200 Words
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Dad's Mouth — Using Words Well
What is a father's greatest weapon? Consider, for a moment, the power of words.
3 Minutes / 600 Words
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