How do you speak words of life and genuinely gladden the heart of another?
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I read a book by a pastor in Georgia years ago that still resonates with me today. The pastor tells a true story of the deadly power of words
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All of us have the choice. Will we curse or bless? I am not talking about saying bad words; I am talking about something far more sinister and life-altering.
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Solomon teaches us that words have great power: death and life. That is profound.
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We are to instruct our kids in the Lord; we must teach them the ways of God and to fear God. You cannot do that by proxy; it is by your example.
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It truly is astounding the power we dads have in our children's lives, especially during the formative years of infancy through 4 years old.
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Blessed are the children whose parents bring them up in the nurture & discipline of the Lord. It is hard to overestimate the influence of parents on their children.
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The Israelites were to diligently teach God's commandments to their children and continually keep them in mind, placing reminders all around.
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The greatest job in the world is to be a mom or dad. And yes, it is a job! It takes prayer, patience, and much work to raise kids.
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I will close this week's devotions on marriage matters with five practical ways to help marriages.
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In today's devotion, I will be a little more technical as we walk through verses 28-33 of Ephesians 5.
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Men, what a responsibility God places on us to be the sacrificing husband who lovingly blesses his wife's spiritual walk with the Lord, so she is made more like Christ.
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Paul begins in this section on the marriage relationship with a word of command, first for the wife and then for the husband.
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This week we will look at roles & responsibilities of husbands & wives & the powerful analogy marriage serves for Jesus' relationship with His Church.
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Throughout the book in his name, Daniel consistently chooses faith & righteousness despite pressure from power & culture. We should follow his example!
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Bartimaeus exemplifies persistence, reverence for Christ, and humility, and he is rewarded by Christ healing him and giving him sight, both physically and spiritually.
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Our all-mighty God is personal and close to us. He knows even the smallest details of our lives and cares for us. This is mindblowing yet so encouraging.
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Paul uses an imperative in the original language to command the church to "set your minds on things above."
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Are you persistently seeking after Jesus and "the things above" every day?
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I am so encouraged by Elizabeth's stories of how she is always looking for opportunities to share the good news, and whenever a door opens, she walks through it.
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