We read so much about the love of God for His people and the love we should have for each other. May the Lord use these truths about genuine love in scripture to strengthen, encourage, and motivate you as you love others.
Family Life
It turns out that God created marriage for one glorious purpose – to illustrate the love relationship between the Lord Jesus and his church. If couples understood this, then most of the practical problems in marriage could be negotiated and managed successfully.
What can be done to help a pastor and his wife in their marriage? How can they move into a healthier situation so their marriage can do more than survive but maybe even thrive?
When we ask God to guide us into Sunday mornings, then we all can say, “I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord!”
As you shepherd your church, do not forget to also shepherd your family. Don’t sacrifice your family on the altar of ministry.
Hospitality is often left up to the ladies of the church, and we lean on them to provide it. But hospitality is first the job of the Pastor.
When church leadership is healthier and more balanced, it will be more healthy for the pastors and particularly their families.
Direct your heart towards God’s gifts so that thanksgiving may overflow to your visitors as you serve them with a thankful heart.
There are many ways that the people of God can rally around those who feel a unique call to foster care and adoption.
Adoption won’t always move in a straight line, but it’s an outreach of immense importance and one that rests at the heart of the Gospel.
May we always remember that our family is our most important ministry.
Every word of His proves true, even when you’re going through this season of loneliness.
By God’s grace, our families and our local churches will be strengthened for generations to come as we intentionally equip and mobilize grandparents for the glory of God.
Title of Book: The Shepherd Leader at Home Author: Timothy Z. Witmer Publisher: Crossway Books Year: 2012 About the Book: Husbands and dads play a crucial role in the health and survival of the family. That’s why leadership expert Tim Witmer has written this book—to strengthen our efforts to lead well. He applies a biblical framework …
If each church could raise up one foster family, we would be able to take all children in the foster system and place them in the care of a loving home.
As pastors, we must be educated on the dangers of porn to equip those we lead for health and resilience in their marriages.
Here are three “small things” I’d like to share with you. Even if things are going great in your ministry marriage. But especially if you know things could be better.
Jenn and Josh Hook, joined by Mike Berry, offer advice to help foster and adoptive families find training and support. And, they describe how anyone can help care for hurting kids.
When your son or daughter faces something challenging, one of the greatest blessings you can give him or her is reassurance. Danny shares with John about the different ways he’s learned to encourage and connect with his son and his daughter. Featuring Matt and Lisa Jacobson.
Kari Kampakis offers insight into the world of teen girls and explains how mothers can strengthen their relationships with their daughters.
