“Honour all men…” (1 Peter 2:17). A family was driving home after the Sunday morning church service. The father noticed in the rearview mirror that his son was whimpering and crying behind him. He said, “Son, what’s wrong?” The boy replied, “The preacher said every child should be raised in a Christian home… but I...
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FORBEAR ONE ANOTHER
Walk worthy, . . . forbearing one another in love. Ephesians 4:1–2 Aren’t you glad that God’s Word is practical—addressing us exactly where we live in the messy moments of life? To forbear literally means to put up with someone. Forbearance is forgiving, gentle, patient, accommodating, and kind. The Lord is extremely forbearing with us....
THE EXTRAORDINARY FATHER LABORS TO KEEP A POSITIVE ATTITUDE
“If there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things” (Philippians 4:8). One of life’s great battles is to maintain a positive spirit amidst overwhelming negativity. Your spirit communicates volumes to your family and those around you. Regardless of your upbringing, temperament type, or past history; you can nurture an...
Balancing a Busy Life and Being a Wife
“I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do” (John 17:4). The alarm clock sounds and you are off and running. The “To Do List” for the day flashes through your mind. There are meals to prepare, lunches to pack, laundry piles to tackle, a house to clean, and errands to run. If...
Be Tenderhearted
Be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted. Ephesians 4:32 Paul closed Ephesians 4, a powerful chapter, with another appeal regarding how we are to treat one another. The word “tenderhearted” means to be compassionate, have pity, and be sympathetic. It is a wonderful word, and practicing tenderheartedness makes a huge difference in a family. What does...
Complaining Affects Your Family
I was visiting at a close friend’s house and decided to treat the family to supper. It was a small town and so the options were limited. After talking about possibilities we decided on some ribs. The father of my friend especially loved ribs and I was excited about doing something for him. As we drove...