God weaves all our failings and mistakes into the grander scheme of his overall purpose. When David was a young king, God made a covenant with him—to make David’s name great, give him rest from his enemies, and build him a house. God promised to raise up David’s offspring and establish his kingdom forever (2Continue reading “Our Sins, His Good”
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Letters to My Children: Pornography
The topic of pornography feels uncomfortable and despairing, but God’s Word offers hope for the sin and the conversation.
Letters to My Children: When to Date (Part 2)
What are some of the signs of physical, emotional, and spiritual maturity that you might be ready to start looking for your future spouse?
Letters to My Children: When to Date (Part 1)
Is there a right time for your child to pursue a relationship with the opposite sex?
Turn Back
Remember these things, O Jacob,and Israel, for you are my servant;I formed you; you are my servant;O Israel, you will not be forgotten by me.I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloudand your sins like mist;return to me, for I have redeemed you. (Isaiah 44:21–22) Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sinsContinue reading “Turn Back”
Letters to My Children: Facing Disappointment
One of the hardest things as a parent is watching our children face disappointment, but God’s sovereignty offers encouragement.
Letters to My Children: Time Capsule
If you had to write a letter to your kids that would be sealed in a time capsule for fifty years, what would you say?
Be Imitators
When I was young, I had a toy bubble push-mower. I was only maybe eighteen months old, but I took great joy in imitating my dad pushing his giant red mower up and down our yard. I was intrigued by the iridescent orbs shooting out of my mower while also feeling great pride in beingContinue reading “Be Imitators”
Flashback Friday – Biblical Parenting
Dr. Spock. Neuropsychology. Behavior modification. Brain science. Energy profiling. What do all these have in common? They are all methods and advice on child-rearing. With the plethora of books, blogs, and methods on parenting out there, how are we to determine what is right? With so many thoughts on what parenting IS, it may be bestContinue reading “Flashback Friday – Biblical Parenting”
Childlike Faith
Every morning for the past two weeks I’ve been able to sit on my front porch, drink my coffee while reading my devotional and Bible, and watch a tiny family of birds in their nest. The nest is no bigger than the palm of my hand, tucked away in the corner where porch column meetsContinue reading “Childlike Faith”
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