As Dad, life is often understood as a series of struggles, and the role of “dad” is no exception. But this is a struggle we engage gladly, most especially when we take the journey with our Heavenly Father as companion and guide.
Marriage & Family
Articles about the dynamics of marriage and family
The Pastor’s Personal Life – Part 4- Your Health
You can’t effectively serve God, your church or your people if you are not healthy – physically, emotionally, spiritually, and in your relationships. Learn to rejoice in taking time for your health.
Final Thoughts on Parenting Transitions
The universal fear (or dread) of parents as their children approach that high school graduation day is the knowledge that their offspring will inevitably test those wings and fly away. We hope that as they do, they will remain close to us and will always remember that they can come home whenever the need. It brings enormous comfort to believe that God actively cares for them, just as much, if not more, than He cares for us.
GRANDFATHERS AS THE SOLUTIONS FOR OUR CULTURAL CRISIS
There are no church youth groups that are currently being led by grandfathers. Why is that? For many years now the church has segregated its services and programs by age. Is this a mistake?
The Pastor’s Personal Life – Part 3 – Spiritual Cleansing
Have you ever cleansed the home you live in, dedicated it to God as a place set apart, a sanctuary where only things of God would be welcome? David offers his ideas on ridding your home of things evil, and replacing them with a godly environment. One that blesses you, praises God, keeps satan away!
More Thoughts On Parenting Transitions
At what age does this transition from childhood to adulthood take place? Who gets to decide? The parent, reluctant to let go? The eager child, ready to spread his or her wings? Doesn’t it vary with culture? Good question! More importantly, how do parents get their children to the point where they are no longer considered children in the true sense of the word?
The Serious Business of Curiosity and Play
Curiosity is one of the most useful predictors of functional intelligence and long-term success in learning.“ Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.”
Grandfathering – What a Privilege
Talking about our faith with our grandchildren ought to be as natural as breathing. It is difficult for me to divorce my faith in God from any aspect of my life. I don’t want to be obsessive and/or obnoxious with my faith, but I do want to be comfortable weaving it into every arena of my life, including my grandchildren.
The Pastor’s Personal Life – Part 2 – Your Home
When your church is your landlord, things can get complicated. When you are your church’s landlord, things can get complicated. When the church has any involvement in your living situation, things can get complicated. David addresses policies and boundaries that should be set in your ministry home.
The Pastor’s Personal Life ~ Part 1
This new series will help pastors, church leaders, and even laity understand the importance of personal life and family within the context of the church. It is imperative that we prioritize family and church.
Witnessing For Jesus Christ
Bruce Cooper addresses and identifies some common sense guidelines and pitfalls that new Christians, and mature Christians can use, or avoid, in effectively witnessing to others about the reality that Jesus Christ “is” the Son of God.
Ten Years On – A New Letter From Granddaddy:
This post is one of Derek’s best! He wishes Happy Birthday to his grandson through a letter that tells him how important he is to him, his family, and to the Kingdom of God. Pray that as you read this letter, you will be inspired to write your grands and remind them of “their” importance.
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