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.
Encouragement
HOW TO FOOL YOURSELF
The Lord warns of a very serious way we can fool ourselves spiritually “If we say we have no sin, we deceive (fool) ourselves…” Many, today, believe their sin is not sin. Have they become lax in their attitude toward sin? Have you?
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.
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.
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?
“Cereal, ‘Smerial, It’s Just Breakfast Isn’t It?!'”
Grandparents, please! Just because a child demands a certain cereal doesn’t mean it is good for them or you should buy it. If they whined for cocaine, would you give that to them too? Hopefully not! As grandparents, we must encourage children in the way they should go in all their spiritual, mental, and physical endeavors.
7 Longing For God Verses
In these last days, God is giving Satan a longer leash in which to do what he does best: corrupt God’s truth, deceive the minds of unbelievers, and do everything he can to upend God’s plans for redemption. Do you have your marching orders?
52 Weeks of Strength For Men
As with his previous men’s devotional, Daily Strength for Men, Chris Bolinger has hit another home run with 52 Weeks of Strength for Men. Each week’s studies are absolute jewels with timeless stories and illustrations both past and present that will touch men where they live. The lessons men learn will bring hope, inspiration and encouragement to be better husbands, fathers and leaders in their churches, places of business and communities.
—Mark Goldstein, Central Florida Area Director, CLC
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.
It’s Monday Y’all!
We have all tried to do things “OUR WAY”, only to find out that is the easiest way to fail. Carrie agrees, and share the importance of less self, and more God’s.
“TIME TO CHILL”
Chilling out may be needed more than many other things found within the church and within a Christian’s life. This is especially evident as division runs rampant, and where the pandemic has pitted Christians against each other over politics and social events. How do we stay calm?
THE CHURCH RAISES GOD’S CHILDREN
Not only can pastors and church leaders glean valuable information from the 3rd chapter of David Wentz’s book, but so can we parents and grandparents on the necessities of raising godly children and grandchildren.
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