Who Is On the Lord’s Side? (Joshua 8)
(Joshua 23:1 – 24:33 Written as if Joshua himself were saying this right before he died.) Once there was this very wealthy young man. He lived in a great, …
What Does it Mean to Spiritually Lead Your Family?
Being a godly man is one of the top goals of my life, but it hasn’t been easy. I’ve had to learn what it means to me a man, no …
Managing Your Family Well
It’s very sad to see so many fine men of God disqualify themselves for ministry because of moral failure. In addition, there are some whose doctrinal beliefs have turned from …
Isaac as Husband and Father
Teaching Biblical family principles is very important in India. In addition to “Marriage and Ministry,” which I teach to all pastors, I sometimes also use a session “A Godly Family …
God Expects Pastors to Serve Their Family First
GOD EXPECTS PASTORS TO SERVE THEIR FAMILIES FIRST (This blog is a word-for-word transcript of the first session in all my pastors’ conferences in India .In the first two blogs …
BE A GOOD DAD BEFORE BEING A GOOD PASTOR
BE A GOOD DAD BEFORE BEING A GOOD PASTOR Most of the qualifications for pastors and church leaders in 1 Timothy 3 are one-word descriptions, but one is so important …
Why So Few Good Bible Dads?
WHY SO FEW GOOD BIBLE DADS? At Christmas we focus on Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus. Often Joseph gets ignored, but he deserved recognition. He is one of the …
Why So Few Good Bible Dads?
WHY SO FEW GOOD BIBLE FATHERS? Becoming a Dad is a simple but being a good Dad is difficult. Why are there so few good fathers mentioned in the Bible? …
No Greater Joy
NO GREATER JOY… This is an excerpt from my journal on June 1, 2009: Yesterday I had the wonderful privilege of dedicating another granddaughter to the Lord. Addison Kate Schmoyer …
Grandfatherly Insights
GRANDFATHERLY INSIGHTS As I’ve been watching my adult children and grandchildren I’ve noticed some observations I’d like to share with you. Raising children is a top priority in life, right …