In all the instability of the world we live in, and in the hurts we cause each other in our families, God is our Father. He is our stability. God comes to families living in a world that is full of events that make us afraid. He comes to families who struggle with the hurt they cause each other.
Read MoreGod gives his children a protection against the devil’s convincing lies with the reality of his love. That love is found simply and profoundly in God’s words.
Read MoreHe comes to the lonely, frightened, prideful, guilty child in each one of us and tells us:
I did not come to condemn you. I came to save you.
He gives us such security in his love that we can be honest about our struggles and salvation in Jesus. God hears our prayers for those who do not know Jesus yet, and his same Spirit works through his Word to give them the same living water we drink from.
Read MoreWe are born thinking we have to work to be accepted and loved but God gives us his truth that says just the opposite.
Read MoreIn Baptism, God assures us we are his and clothes us in the saving work of his son, Jesus.
Read MoreRighteousness is not a religious word for God. It is deeply emotional for God. His delight is that we know his love.
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Read MoreI am so grateful to God for guiding all the important things that go into producing the book: You Are More Than Ordinary. This first book in the You Are More series is now available for pre-order as a hardcover or eBook.
Read MoreJesus died for every person. There is no family who has failures that are bigger than God’s love for them. None of us could ever hope to earn God’s love. It is simply and profoundly a gift for all people.
Read MoreHow can God forgive us when we all know what causes us shame? It is the truth that that tiny baby came to take the punishment we all deserve. That is the real light and joy and peace of Christmas.
Read MoreAs you look forward to Christmas together as a family this year, talk about who Jesus is. While the tree gets taken down and the opened gifts are soon forgotten, there is a wonder and excitement we have at Christmas that is not temporary.
Read MoreThis Thanksgiving Day is an opportunity to talk with your family about what makes you truly thankful. Let Jesus lead your family through you to see that every day is Thanksgiving Day in the heart of a believer.
Read MoreOur children learn to listen when they experience us listening to them. That is huge not only when they are young, but as they grow older and are tempted by Satan to not listen to those in authority.
Read MoreJesus wants our children to know he loves them without any conditions. He gave them a way to live with him now and forever as a free gift!
Read MoreThe truth creates awe and reverence in our hearts for Jesus. From that reverence for him, not because we deserve it, we submit to each other. WE treat each other like Jesus treats us.
Parent guilt. It’s a real thing because parents are real sinners caring for children that are real sinners. What God has to say to us parents experiencing guilt and shame is surprising and powerful.
Read MoreThere seems to be so much in our world that threatens our families that we really have no control over. It seems to be easier said than done to not be afraid, but Jesus opens his heart and his arms. What a precious gift is the faith he has given us to believe in Jesus as our Savior!
Read MoreThe most important thing we can do to protect our children and spouse and friends is to teach the truth of Jesus in his Word. The Holy Spirit works through the promises of God in his Word to give us true peace and life.
Read MoreIn these days of political, social, and health uncertainty, we know how Jehoshaphat felt as he prayed to God. We often don’t know what to do. And God loves for us to tell him that.
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