Jump Start # 1776
Jump Start # 1776 1 Timothy 6:6 “But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment.” Contentment—being content. This word is most times used in reference to money. Be content with your wages is what John the prophet preached. Paul would say that he was content in whatever circumstances he […]
Jump Start # 1775
Jump Start # 1775 Matthew 21:2 “saying to them, ‘Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied there and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to Me.” My good friend Don recently told me this powerful illustration to use in a sermon. I got to […]
Jump Start # 1774
Jump Start # 1774 Psalms 127:4 “Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one’s youth.” This week we have been sharing some thoughts about parenting. We need as much help and godly direction as we can get. The home is under attack. The core definitions of marriage, life […]
Jump Start # 1773
Jump Start # 1773 Proverbs 29:15 “The rod reproof give wisdom, but a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.” Our series on parenting would not be complete without saying a few words about discipline. This is a tough subject. First, there isn’t a lot joy in disciplining. A person […]
Jump Start # 1772
Jump Start # 1772 Proverbs 10:1 “A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish son is grief to his mother.” The book of Proverbs is one of the greatest sources of help for parents. I feel that too often we view Proverbs as a collection of wise sayings that are good and […]