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December 16, 2009

Attentive To Children

Attentive To Children… “Samuel continued as judge over Israel all the days of his life. From year to year he went on a circuit from Bethel to Gilgal to Mizpah, judging Israel in all those places.” 1 Samuel 7:15-16, “But his sons did not walk in his ways. They turned aside after dishonest gain and [...]

December 2, 2009

A Sensitive Husband

A Sensitive Husband… “Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.” Matthew 1:19 Men in general and husbands in particular can lack sensitivity, unless the Holy Spirit tames them with truth. A husband can be so caught [...]

December 1, 2009

Engaged To Marry

Engaged To Marry… “This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together she was found to be with child though the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 1:18 Marriage engagement is an exciting and sobering time. It is exciting because of the [...]

November 27, 2009

Grateful Children

Grateful Children… “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 1:4 Gratitude is a wonderful gift we can give to our children and our children can give to us. It brings overwhelming joy to the heart of a parent when they witness an appreciative child. [...]

November 11, 2009

Household Of Faith

Household Of Faith… “… Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve… But as for me and my household we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15 Is there enough evidence in your home for you to be convicted of following Jesus Christ? This is a choice that God gives us. A choice to center [...]

September 25, 2009

A Loving Husband

A Loving Husband… “Under three things the earth trembles, under four it cannot bear up… an unloved woman who is married.” Proverbs 30:21, 23a What does a woman long for from her husband? Simply love. A husband’s love is like a fresh breath from heaven for a wife who feels vulnerable and at times fearful. [...]

September 17, 2009

Teach Your Grandchildren

Teach Your Grandchildren… “Only be careful and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and their children after them.” Deuteronomy 4:9 Grandchildren really are exceptionally grand. You can spoil them [...]

August 27, 2009

Quarrelsome Wife

Quarrelsome Wife… A quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping on a rainy day; restraining her is like restraining the wind or grasping oil with the hand.” Proverbs 27:15-16. A quarrelsome wife is not keen on listening and learning how to better relate to her husband. Her view of the world tends to settle issues [...]

July 21, 2009

A Delighted Parent

A Delighted Parent… “The father of a righteous man has great joy; he who has a wise son delights in him.” Proverbs 23:24 Parents who love Jesus are delighted in their sons and daughters who love Jesus. There is a profound pleasure that occurs when parents can enjoy the fruit of their faithful parenting. Wise [...]

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