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.
Jesus demonstrated true greatness by taking the place of a servant in his life and in his death.
No matter how bad things get, God is still working out his own holy will through seen and unseen agents.
Paul began his letter to the Romans by explaining the gospel of God and its purpose to bring about the obedience of faith among...