Whether it is the air needed to fan the flame of God’s gifts, or the strength needed to guard the good deposit of God’s gospel, it will only be accomplished through the abundant blessing of God’s mercy.
Read MoreWe will not live to see all the years we will influence, but building a strong foundation right now is necessary. There is no career, no Instagram account, no beautiful home worth more than our own biblical integrity and how it shapes those around us.
Read MoreAs parents, we must come to the unwavering conviction that sequential expository preaching is the non-negotiable charge given to pastors. Only then will we be convinced to follow suit with our families.
Read MoreAll this to say, our roles as parents in the home must indeed resemble the roles that a pastor fulfills in the church. Know how to lead a church and you’ll know how to lead a family. To that end, the first role that a parent must emulate is that of a shepherd.
Read MoreThis enemy is the most powerful enemy we face. He’s an enemy that the Bible calls the false god of this world and the prince of the power of the air (2 Cor 4:4; Eph 2:2). He’s the enemy that is the evil master and slave driver of every person living on planet earth who is not believing in Jesus Christ for salvation. This enemy is known as the devil.
Read MoreWith a sobering warning, the Apostle Paul explains that there is a fallen faculty within us all known as the flesh. For genuine believers, then, there is a constant tension that takes place within us, because the flesh desires to please self, while our new heart, born of the Spirit, desires to please God.
Read MoreAs followers of Christ, it’s vitally important for us, and our believing children, to recognize that we have spiritual enemies—enemies who want nothing more than to steal our joy in the Lord, stunt our growth in Christ, and squander our testimony of faith.
Read MoreWhen you choose a lifestyle in which you feel like you’re swimming upstream, it’s important to know you’re not alone.
Read MoreIn short, the writer of Hebrews compares the Christian life to a race. And in this passage, we find four features of this race of faith that are applicable and relevant to every believer.
Read MoreMake the most of childhood by being there. Be the primary influence on your children. Talk to them, disciple them, and be a wall between them and the world.
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