Category Archives: Family

Raising Sons and Daughters of Great Ability

Tucked into the genealogies of 1 Chronicles is a verse that shines like a gem: “Obed-edom’s son Shemaiah had sons who were leaders in their father’s family, for they were men of great ability. These men also earned positions of … Continue reading

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Love That Lasts

Few passages in Scripture are quoted as often—and as beautifully—as Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 13:4–7. We hear them at weddings, see them on wall art, and memorize them in Sunday School. But these verses were not written merely to … Continue reading

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The Power of Holding Your Tongue

There is such wisdom in this simple proverb:“Starting a quarrel is like opening a floodgate, so stop before a dispute breaks out.” (Proverbs 17:14) The picture is vivid. A floodgate, once opened, unleashes a rush of water that is hard … Continue reading

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7 Benefits of Loving Your Neighbour as Yourself

“The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.” — Mark 12:31 Jesus gave us two great commandments: love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love your neighbour … Continue reading

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God’s Design for Sexual Intimacy in Marriage

Based on 1 Corinthians 7:3–5 In a culture that often distorts or downplays the sacredness of sex, God’s Word speaks with remarkable clarity and beauty. In 1 Corinthians 7:3–5, Paul writes: “The husband should fulfill his wife’s sexual needs, and … Continue reading

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The Gospel’s Power to Change the Worst

“Don’t you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexuality, or are … Continue reading

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When Disputes Arise in the Family of God

1 Corinthians 6:1 – “When one of you has a dispute with another believer, how dare you file a lawsuit and ask a secular court to decide the matter instead of taking it to other believers!” The Apostle Paul writes … Continue reading

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What We Can Learn from 1 Chronicles 1–3

If you’ve ever started your Bible reading with 1 Chronicles 1–3, you know what I mean when I say, “It’s a lot of names!” Page after page of family lists can feel like a fast-forward section of Scripture. But buried … Continue reading

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What Do You Have That God Hasn’t Given You?

In 1 Corinthians 4:7, Paul asks a question that stops us in our tracks: “What do you have that God hasn’t given you?” It’s a short sentence, but it carries an ocean of meaning. In one breath, Paul sweeps away … Continue reading

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God Gives Rest: A Reflection on Psalm 127:2

“It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night,anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to His loved ones.” – Psalm 127:2 (NLT) We live in a culture that glorifies … Continue reading

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