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 15: “How Much Should I Love the Lord?”

January 15, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

People typically love their parents and children a lot. Yet, Jesus tells us that we must love Him more than those special people. What does obedience look like?

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.

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 […]

March 3: “God, Our Protector”

March 3, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

6 Minute Read TODAY’S BIBLE READING: Leviticus 27:14—Numbers 1:54 Mark 11:1-25 Psalm 46:1-11 Proverbs 10:23 TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): Psalm 46:1 (CSB): “God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble.” REFLECTIONS ON TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): Most people are familiar with the Ten Commandments. Yet, many people are not […]

January 24: “Be a Family with No Regrets”

January 24, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

6 Minute Read TODAY’S BIBLE READING: Genesis 48:1–49:33 Matthew 15:29–16:12 Psalm 20:1-9 Proverbs 4:20-27 TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): Genesis 49:33 (CSB) “When Jacob had finished giving charges to his sons, he drew his feet into the bed, took his last breath, and was gathered to his people.” REFLECTIONS ON TODAY’S BIBLE VERSE(S): Wouldn’t it be nice […]

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