What Is So Great About Being Weak?

2 Corinthians 11:30 “If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.”   The Christian life offers many paradoxes, one of which is the paradox of weakness. The Bible tells us that being weak is actually a good thing. Ironically, we all want to be strong. We want to be strong physically, mentally, emotionally, and in virtually every other way. … Continue reading What Is So Great About Being Weak?

“One another” in the New Testament

Let the power of God’s Word speak for itself:   “Therefore, welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Romans 15:7 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” Colossians 3:16 “But God so composed the body, … Continue reading “One another” in the New Testament

Committing to Family Worship

As a pastor, I have discovered that just the thought of “family worship” or “family devotions” can be overwhelming to Christian parents. Perhaps one of the reasons for this is because parents think they need to duplicate the Sunday morning worship service.  The reality is that family worship doesn’t have to be complicated. Quite simply, family worship is the family coming together to worship God. … Continue reading Committing to Family Worship