When people take God and His Word for granted, they minimize the effects of sin in their lives and the surrounding culture. Instead of recognizing that failing to obey God produces negative consequences, they instead “wait” for future judgment rather than recognize its present reality. I often say in my Biblical Law classes, “The judgment …
Self-government is first learned in a family where both mother and father instill in their children a healthy fear of God. This is accomplished as boundaries and rules are established from the earliest age, so that the child is not left wondering what is acceptable and what is not. Thus, parenting is a very hands-on …
Even before my conversion I was not one to sit through horror movies. Once back in the late 70s, my husband and I walked out of a theater mid-movie because we could see the intensity was only going to get worse. We agreed that we could find a better use of our time. Now, as …
Contrary to popular opinion, the most often quoted passage of Scripture may not be John 3:16. I believe, rather, it is regularly Matthew 7:1 “Judge not, lest ye be judged.” Moreover, it often comes from those who have little, if any, regard for God’s Word, especially His law. Their judgments are grounded in their own …
When people do not think Biblically, they will end up thinking in other ways. These other ways may sound good and have some short-term benefits, but if they do not conform to the ways of the Lord, they will ultimately fail. I’m not sure how long it will take human beings to learn this, but …
The Kingdom-Driven Family 