Category Archives: Family

Real World Ministry

(This article is Part 9 in a series on “Missional Ministry Philosophy”)  Jesus came to this earth with a mission.  He came into this world to “bear witness to the truth” of God (John 18:37).  He came with a focus … Continue reading

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180 Movie by Ray Comfort

This is one of the most powerful videos I have ever seen.  Thanks to Jeff Bird for pointing this out.  You have got to see this video to believe it.  Prepare to be emotionally moved and spiritually challenged! © 2011, … Continue reading

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Passing Your Faith Down

Christianity is a taught religion. We must pass our faith down to others (Matthew 28:19-20). We cannot assume that the next generation will naturally live by Christian principles and believe Christ’s teaching. When left to himself, a child will usually … Continue reading

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Parental Instructions from a Non-Parent?

Well, I finish a series of lessons on the family today. It is a major understatement to say that in some ways I have felt woefully ill-equipped to address issues related to the family (and especially raising children) when I … Continue reading

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Smoke from My Chimney

My grandparents, Guy and Hope Jones, had six children. They raised their kids on the family farm that has now been passed down several generations. Grandpa used to say that he wished that one day he could stand on his … Continue reading

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Miss California and Traditional Marriage

It appears that Miss California’s stand for traditional values cost her the Miss USA crown. Carrie Prejean was asked the following question during the competition: “Vermont recently became the forth state to legalize same-sex marriage. Do you think every state … Continue reading

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Be careful little mouth what you say!

Peter said that husbands must live with their wives in an understanding way (1 Peter 3:7). This is especially true for those of us who preach! This little video is really funny, but it hit home to me and maybe … Continue reading

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Pass Your Faith On!

Recently I was reading the writings of Gus Nichols on the issue of the Holy Spirit. In his discussion of “The Unity of the Spirit” he made a great observation about how families must pass their faith down to the … Continue reading

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