“…and let the wife see that she respects her husband.” (Ephesians 5:33). Again, these are clear words but not necessarily instructive on how wives are to do this or what ‘respect’ really looks like. Here are 4 Essentials for Husbands. ♦ At many… Read More ›
Fathering
Essentials for Wives
“However let each one of you love his wife as himself…” (Ephesians 5:33). Clear words but nebulous directions as to how to do this or what this really looks like. Here are 6 Essentials for Wives. ♦ Men and women are unique and… Read More ›
Wise Fathering
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4) ♦ In his instructive letter to the early Christians in the city of Ephesus, the Apostle Paul instructs… Read More ›
Praying for Your Family
Here is a simple framework that will help direct specific prayers for you and your family and quite possibly redirect your personal prayer life. ♦ The first nine chapters of the first book of Chronicles is that part of the Bible that… Read More ›
Essentials for Daughters
While pivotal in the upbringing of their own sons, fathers have an equally significant role and impact in the healthy development of their daughters. ♦ In a previous post, Essentials for Sons (4/5/13), the importance of parents and particularly fathers was… Read More ›
Essentials for Sons
There is no doubt of a father’s role in the wise spiritual upbringing of their children – teaching them the ways and Word of Sovereign God. ♦ In the Old Testament, the Hebrews were instructed specifically to observe the teachings… Read More ›
Hearts, Fathers and Children
That God would usher in the advent of Christ and the final dénouement of the Jewish era with a word about the relationship of fathers and children is a profound testimony to its importance. ♦ Malachi is a Biblical minor prophet… Read More ›