From Ephesians 6:1-3, Proverbs 1:1-9, and Genesis 2:24, we put together an overall structure for parenting: the first stage of teaching first-time obedience, the second stage of teaching wisdom, and the third stage of independence. In every stage, both our children and we need to rely on God’s grace as the process exposes the bent of our hearts.
After God used Philip to save many Samaritans, he sent him to evangelize one who had come from the ends of the Earth.
Jesus told his disciples how to handle not only adversity, but also prosperity, both of which require faith in God.
If we died and rose with Christ, we need to strip off the rags of the old life and put on the habits of...
