How to Raise Spiritually Strong Children in Today’s Culture
How to Raise Spiritually Strong Children in Today’s Culture Children rise to the level of the spiritual environment around them. Every home carries a culture. Every family establishes rhythms. When parents intentionally build a Christ-centered atmosphere, children grow with roots that run deep and faith that stands firm. Proverbs 22:6 calls parents to train up […]
How to Hear the Voice of God in a Noisy World
How to Hear the Voice of God in a Noisy World God is speaking right now. He speaks in the middle of busy schedules, packed calendars, family responsibilities, and digital overload. He speaks in worship. He speaks through Scripture. He speaks in conviction, in wisdom, in peace, and in bold direction. The Shepherd still leads […]
Forgiveness
Forgiveness: How to Forgive When It Feels Impossible The key to forgiving is to remember that it has NOTHING to do with your feelings. Take your feelings out of the equation. I know that sounds tough, but it’s the only way to truly let go of forgiveness toward someone, maybe someone you love dearly. In […]
The role of women in the church
The Role of Women in the Church: What the Bible Teaches Oh, this topic will certainly stir things up! Some people can get really touchy over this issue. It’s where cultures and church dogma often clash. Many of today’s naysayers automatically refer to 1 Corinthians 14:34-35: “Women should be silent during church meetings. It is […]
Dealing with doubt
Dealing with Doubt: Is It OK to Question Your Faith? It can be easy to doubt when we feel like we’ve faltered or missed the mark in trying to live for Jesus. We’ve all missed the mark (a Jewish idiom for sinning). The important question is: What do we do next? The Bible says that […]