A dysfunctional family is a family in which conflict, sinful behaviour, and the hurtful words of parents and children are a regular occurrence, leading to heartache and waywardness. No parent is perfect, but in dysfunctional families, he or she ignores or denies the problems. Sadly, Isaac and Rebekah’s family had become dysfunctional. Transition As we […]
When irritated, it is always easier to let it go and not talk it through. However, that is like not cleaning out a dirty wound because it hurts too much. After it becomes infected, it will be messy and very painful to clean it out. The best thing is to clean it out right away, […]
9/15/2021 Wednesday Principles for Proving The Best Choice Principle “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil.” (1 Thessalonians 5:21-22) Introduction to the Best Choice Principle • Some difficult choices in life seem to pass the Association, Wedge, Doubt, Edification, Distinction, and the Glorification principles. Either way we […]
My apologies, the recording did not work this evening. Sorry! Isaac’s life was one marked by instability. God appeared to him on at least two occasions, yet he failed to trust God and do right at other times. Transition As we look at Genesis 26, God identifies six events in Isaac’s life. In four of […]
Australia’s tallest tree, named Centurion, located in Tasmania, has just been measured at 100.9 m tall. That gigantic tree, like all other trees, began with a tiny seed. The same is true of bitterness. It begins in a marriage as a tiny seed, and if left unchecked, it will grow into a huge conflict. Bitterness […]
9/8/2021 Wednesday Principles for Proving The Glorification Principle “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil.” (1 Thessalonians 5:21-22) Review • Help me name the Principles for Proving so far. – Association Principle – Will this association harm me or others? – Wedge Principle – Could this lead […]
Here are some family prayers of children. “I bet it is very hard to love everyone in the whole world. There are only four people in our family, and I’m having a hard time loving all of them.” A boy prayed, “Maybe Cain and Abel would not have killed each other if they had their […]
As I began working on this message several weeks ago, I requested your input on Colossians 3:19 regarding the cause and the cure for a husband’s bitterness towards his wife. As my study progressed, I realised that the problem involves both husband and wife, and that I must include Colossians 3:18 as well. Because I […]
9/2/2021 Wednesday Principles for Proving The Distinction Principle “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil.” (1 Thessalonians 5:21-22) Introduction to the Distinction Principle • So far in our study on Bible principles for proving, we have studied four principles. Help me name them… – Association – Wedge […]
On Thursday, as I was praying for a friend who has an illness, the Holy Spirit rebuked me for not believing more confidently that God really cares. He reminded me that God really loves my friend more than I do and more than any other human does. As I pondered the love of God, I […]