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A Call to Improve Prayer
“I believe that prayer is the measure of the man. Spiritually, in a way that nothing else is, so that how we pray is as important a question as we can ever face”? – J.I. Packer DA Carson has a … Continue reading
Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday and Does It Matter?
Every time Christmas rolls around the topic of whether Christmas is a pagan holiday and if Christians should even celebrate it comes up in some circles. Below are answers from several pastors and theologians: John Piper tells us to sanctify … Continue reading
What the First Christmas Day Was Like
Merry Christmas! Hopefully you’re celebrating Jesus birthday through worship at church. Since we’re celebrating today, it might be helpful to get an accurate understanding of what the first Christmas ‘celebration’ was like. There are many misconceptions about the birth of … Continue reading
The Fatherhood of God – Russell Moore
During this summer’s Connecting Church and Home conference at Southern Baptist Seminary, Russell Moore talked about the need to convey fatherhood of God in our families and churches. He used Psalm 89:20-37 as the basis for his message. The following … Continue reading
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Tagged God the Father, God's fatherhood, imitating God as Father, Russell Moore sermon
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Highlights from The Sinfulness of Sin by Ralph Venning
There’s so much sin in the world that we often overlook it’s seriousness before God. The Book of James teaches that if we break one law that we’re guilty of all. Without our redemption in Christ, our one sin condemns … Continue reading
Christmas Advent for Children
As Christmas approaches, and gift buying ensues, it’s often difficult to maintain the focus on the coming of Jesus instead of the coming of presents. The Jesse Tree is a meaningful way to create anticipation for Christmas while telling the … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas ideas for children, make Christmas meaningful for kids
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Disney World Tips
One of the most important parts of family is creating strong bonds through shared experiences. Vacations are a great way to do this and at some point or another you may feel the need to take a vacation to Disney … Continue reading
Highlights from the Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment
Jeremy Burrough’s The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment is one of the all time classic books. It’s definitely worth your time to read through it. Below are some of the highlights to whet your appetite: Definition: Contentment is the free … Continue reading
Family Discipleship Program Help
In his message titled Help! I’m New to this Discussion of Family Discipleship at the 2011 Connecting Church to Home conference at Southern Baptist Seminary, Jay Strother states that his goal is to create a church culture that values families … Continue reading
Teaching Kids about Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. Here are some links to help you and your kids understand Thanksgiving’s rich history and consider ways to be thankful: Thoughts on gratitude and thanksgiving from John Piper Justin Taylor recommends learning about Squanto through a … Continue reading
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