Being a father is never easy. It is much more than simply getting up, going to work, and bringing home a paycheck to make sure that you keep a roof over your head and food on the table. Being a father also means living with integrity; being a man of open honor and honesty. Some of the greatest lessons I learned from my father came not from what he said, but what he did. Our children watch our every step to see how we live our lives and whether or not our walk matches our talk. The legacy we leave is seen in how they eventually walk themselves.
We live in a world today in which people seem to find little reason for rejoicing. Constantly, we are reminded of all the things wrong in our culture: a. Global…
This lesson was adapted from Pulpit Preview December 16, 2011 Vol. 3, No. 25 by Mark N. Posey. A. Do you remember those days when you thought that your dad…
What sustains you in your life? What gives you strength when you are weak? What gives you hope when there seems to be no reason for hope? There is a…
What makes us what we are? We reflect what we gaze upon. How are you doing with your reflection? Are you proud of what you see? Do you let the…
Have you ever boasted about anything? a.Your accomplishments (education, athletic, business, etc.)? b. The accomplishments of your children, grandchildren? Sometimes our boasting is much more subtle: a.) Pictures lining the…
Wouldn't it be nice to belong to the perfect church: a.) Everyone always getting along, no personality conflicts or disagreements. b.) Faithful in following the teaching of Scripture. c.) Elders…
I love to see and hear of the excitement people have about worshiping God. It was reported to me one week ago yesterday of one young boy who has been…
Jesus will continue to cleanse those who continue to walk in the light of His Word (1 John 1:7). What a tragedy it would be to miss out on the…