March 30: “Enjoying God from Our Youth”

March 30, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

It would be an incredible blessing if we grew up in a home where Jesus was honored, and His Word was modeled and taught. But, it is also essential that we model and teach our children and grandchildren about the Lord.

January 3: “Your Relationship with Jesus Isn’t a Private Thing”

January 3, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Pursuing the Lord and righteousness isn’t a private thing. There are always people who will watch us, especially those who share our same last name.

November 10: “Working for the Benefit of Your Descendants”

November 10, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

Are you enjoying your God? I sure hope so. But here’s another question: Are you doing the things that would enable your descendants to also enjoy Him? I sure hope so.

November 7: “May All Who Come Behind Us Find Us Faithful”

November 7, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

We may think that our pursuit (or lack thereof) of Christlikeness is a personal thing. It is not! Many of our descendants will be impacted by how we lived.

May 3: “Parents, God, and Your Safety”

May 3, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

8 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Numbers 10 Psalms 46-47 Song of Solomon 8 Hebrews 8 Today’s Bible Verse(s): “God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble.” Psalm 46:1 (CSB) Reflections on Today’s Bible Verse(s): Most people are familiar with the Ten Commandments. Yet, […]

January 29: “Parents, Be a Source of Blessing to Your Children”

January 29, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

5 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Genesis 30 Mark 1 Esther 6 Romans 1 Today’s Bible Verse(s): “But Laban said to him, ‘If I have found favor with you, stay. I have learned by divination that the LORD has blessed me because of you.’ … So Jacob said to him, ‘You know […]

January 26: “The Power of a Parent’s Blessing”

January 26, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

5 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Genesis 27 Matthew 26 Esther 3 Acts 26 Today’s Bible Verse(s): “When Esau heard his father’s words, he cried out with a loud and bitter cry and said to his father, ‘Bless me too, my father!’” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭27:34‬ ‭CSB‬‬ Reflections on Today’s Bible Verse(s): There was […]

January 25: “The Influence of a Parent”

January 25, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

5 Minute Read + Scripture readings Today’s Bible Reading: Genesis 26 Matthew 25 Esther 2 Acts 25 Today’s Bible Verse(s): “When the men of the place asked about his wife, he said, ‘She is my sister,’ for he was afraid to say ‘my wife,’ thinking, ‘The men of the place will kill me on account […]

December 8: “A Parent’s Joy”

December 8, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

3 Minute Read + Scripture readings TODAY’S BIBLE READING: Hosea 10:1–14:9 Jude 1:1-25 Psalm 127:1-5 Proverbs 29:15-17 TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): Proverbs 29:17 (CSB): “Discipline your child, and it will bring you peace of mind and give you delight.” REFLECTIONS ON TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): The word “discipline” used in our Verse for Today speaks of everything […]

November 14: “Comfort in Divine Discipline”

November 14, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

4 Minute Read + Scripture readings TODAY’S BIBLE READING: Ezekiel 29:1–30:26 Hebrews 11:32–12:13 Psalm 112:1-10 Proverbs 27:17 TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): Hebrews 12:7-8 (CSB): “Endure suffering as discipline: God is dealing with you as sons. For what son is there that a father does not discipline? But if you are without discipline — which all receive […]

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