Parents, not the kids—and not even the peer groups—are ultimately to blame for the parents’ diminishing influence in our culture. Whenever outside influences shape a child’s character more than the parents, the parents have failed in their duties. It is as simple as that.
Marriage & Family
Articles about the dynamics of marriage and family
Thank You Pastor Jeff Pratt!
Because God has entrusted your pastor to guide you through His Word, in application for your life, he is held to a higher accountability. A congregation has been entrusted by God to support their pastor. One way is through a letter of appreciation.
Not The Wrong Number
After calling a wrong number back, Kyle discovered someone needing prayer. “I don’t think it was an accident . . . we’re praying right now!” We are the church!
Teaching Integrity by Your Example
Is your life one of integrity? Does your home radiate its presence? There is no greater teaching of spiritual growth to our children and grandchildren than what is established in our lives and demonstrated through our integrity.
The 7 Best Gift Ideas for Pastor Appreciation Month
What happens when you’ve run out of ideas thank your pastor for his leadership? Michelle shares seven unique ideas to bless your pastor during pastor appreciation month.
A Letter Written for Pastor Appreciation Month
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Enjoy this letter of thankfulness from a congregant to her pastor.
God is calling us to love Jesus (the life of Peter)
There is a kind of humility about Peter’s words. It’s a false humility. It’s a proud humility. Peter appears to be humble before the holiness of our Lord Jesus, yet he is too proud to accept the love of Jesus. Do you understand who Jesus is, and why he came?
5 Things That Hurt Relationships with Grandkids
As is common with all relationships, there can be many seen and unseen pitfalls ready to wreak havoc between grandparent and grandchild. To best reflect Christ as grandparents, our primary goal should be to avoid to allow our lives to be transformed through a rich and consistent union with Christ.
How do you raise Christian?
The spiritual outcome of your child, taken by itself, is no reliable gauge of your success as a parent. Nor is it an accurate measure of your faith—salvation is non-transferable, regardless of the depth and breadth of your love for the Lord.
How Will You Honor “Your Pastor” This Month?
Why do we have a Pastor Appreciation Day/Month. Because the Bible instructs us to pay double honor to those who lead us. This month we will have numerous articles to honor those God has called to Shepherd.
The Foundation of Godly Parenting
Clearly, in the plan of God, children are meant to be a blessing, not a hardship. And they usually are a blessing when they arrive. But left exposed to this world and unshaded by the proper kind of protection, they will indeed break your heart.
God is calling us to love Jesus
God is calling us to love Jesus. In His Word, He tells us about people who learned to love Jesus. Little by little, they learned to live the Jesus life – less living for self and more living for Jesus. Peter is one such person we can learn from.
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