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Positive Review of The Art of Marriage

Posted on January 23, 2025 by admin — No Comments ↓

“The Art of Marriage” by FamilyLife earned rave reviews in our small groups: insightful vignettes, strong discussion prompts, and practical challenges made it a truly transformative program that deepened connection and enriched couples’ relationships.

“The Art of Marriage,” created by FamilyLife, is a biblically based resource designed to help couples grow closer to each other and to God. It provides video sessions, group discussions, and practical tools that address key areas like communication, conflict resolution, intimacy, and commitment. Guided by Scripture, it emphasizes that marriage is God’s design—a sacred relationship meant to reflect Christ’s Continue reading Positive Review of The Art of Marriage→

God-given dominion for self, family, community, church

Posted on November 30, 2024 by admin — No Comments ↓

By following this godly order of dominion over self, family, community, and then church, men can fulfill their God-given roles, build strong families, positively impact their communities, and serve faithfully in the church.

The Bible provides a clear and intentional framework for dominion in a man’s life: self, family, community, and then church. This order reflects God’s design for building strong, God-honoring men who can positively impact the world around them. True leadership begins with the individual. A man who desires to lead effectively must first learn to steward his own life, cultivating Continue reading God-given dominion for self, family, community, church→

Embracing God’s Word by Hearing, Hiding, and Heeding

Posted on October 29, 2024 by admin — No Comments ↓

By embracing God's Word and allowing it to guide our thoughts and actions, we not only grow closer to Him but also become instruments of His love and grace to those around us.

Embracing God’s Word means more than just reading it; it’s about fully welcoming it into our hearts and lives. When we embrace the Scriptures, we open ourselves to God’s voice, letting His wisdom shape and guide us. This act of embracing builds a deeper, personal connection with God, helping us grow in faith and align our lives with His perfect Continue reading Embracing God’s Word by Hearing, Hiding, and Heeding→

Perseverance and Endurance in the Christian Life

Posted on October 2, 2024 by admin — 1 Comment ↓

Perseverance is more than mere endurance; it's an active, faithful commitment to God's path for us

Surprisingly, there is quite a bit of controversy surrounding perseverance and endurance in the Christian life. Some people believe they have to earn their salvation through a lifetime of good works. Some people believe they can lose their salvation without persevering and enduring to the end. And some people believe they don’t need to do any good works because God Continue reading Perseverance and Endurance in the Christian Life→

Add to your faith goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love

Posted on September 23, 2024 by admin — No Comments ↓

Biblical exhortation to cultivate self-control and other virtues to deepen our faith, honor God, and resist false teachings

Peter urges us to add goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love to our faith (2 Peter 1:1-9). By cultivating self-control and other virtues, we prevent ineffectiveness and deepen our relationship with Christ. As followers, we’re called to grow and pursue godliness, honoring God and building up His church. Exhortation to Godly Living The Fellowship of Believers – Follow Continue reading Add to your faith goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love→

101 broken people that God used anyway – Throughout the Bible, God demonstrates His love and grace by using broken and flawed people to accomplish His purposes.
God has numbered all my days and written them in his book – God has numbered all my days and written them in his book. I don't have to worry because that won't change no matter what happens around me.
12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw God – Here are 12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw the glory and majesty of God more overwhelming than the best CGI in any movie.
10 ways prayers are hindered – Prayers are an important part of the Christian life. They are worship, supplication, and confession; therefore, we don't want them to be hindered.
Can two walk together, except they be agreed? – Does Amos 3:3 require Christians to be in absolute uniformity on everything in order to have fellowship?
7 Characteristics of a Real, Genuine, Sincere Apology – A real apology comes from a humble heart that is truly sorry and repentant. But nothing is worse than a faint apology, a false apology, or a non-apology.

Beauty for Ashes: A Biblical Journey to Trauma Recovery: Learn How to Surrender Your Pain to God, Heal from Emotional Scars, and Step Boldly into a Life of Freedom by Jorge Chau – guides readers on a Christ-centered journey of healing from trauma, offering biblical insights, practical steps, and encouragement. It emphasizes God's power to restore, focusing on forgiveness, community, and trust in His promises. Through surrendering pain to God, readers are equipped to embrace freedom, rediscover their God-given identity, and live a life defined by redemption and purpose rather than brokenness. This book is a compassionate companion for those seeking hope and renewal.