Promises: God’s Presence
“My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” (Exodus 33:14, CSB) We are so used to being separated from God that we often fail to expect…
Category: Encouragment
Promises: Eternal Life
“For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” (John…
Promises: The Promise of Christ’s Blood
“The blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.” (1 John 1:7b, CSB) There is freedom in that promise. We don’t strive to repay the penalty because of…
Promises: The Promise Keeper
I promise. The weight of those words greatly depends on who is speaking. There is much to doubt when a politician utters them. We know well those in our lives…
The Good Fight – The Art of Release
Parenting isn’t about winning. Sure, early on, there are contests of will where a consistent parent must dominate the stubborn will of a child. You will clean your room before…
The Good Fight: Integrity
The clothes we wear often reflect and impact our attitudes. Like clothes, our attitudes reflect and impact our spiritual effectiveness. In this run of articles, we are considering Paul’s advice…
The Good Fight – Words Matter
In our Good Fight of Parenting, today’s problems often consume our focus. And yet, raising children is a forward-looking endeavor. What we say, model, and do today affects our children’s…
Good Fight – Gospel Patience
What is the goal of parenting? It depends on who you ask. For many, the goal is for their children to have a better life than they had. For some,…
The Good Fight – Discipline
There are three primary parenting responsibilities. In no particular order, they are provision, protection, and training. Parents provide the basic needs of food, water, and shelter. They also strive to…
The Good Fight – Our Goal
Parenting is the most valuable and overlooked investment we, as individuals, make. Most of us come to it unprepared; I know that I did. Sure, we read some books, took…
The Wisdom of Forgiveness
Psalm 32 is a fascinating and personal conversation with God. David began the Psalm with a blanket declaration of blessing. “How blessed is he whose wrongdoing is forgiven, Whose sin…
Not To Us
One of the most iconic brand names is Coca-Cola. Their trademarks are known around the world. The distinctive shape of their bottles, the colors, and the script-like name are easily…