For a marriage to succeed, a couple must possess mutual motivation. Determine what is the mutual motivation for your marriage to succeed. What is the desired result? What is the common goal for the marriage? What is the win for the home? If you look to the pages of Scripture, a worthy goal is not to get along peacefully, raise …
As an adoptive family, we have more random stories of interactions with strangers than we care to count. For whatever reason, close associates or random passerbys feel inclined to make conversation regarding your family when they realize a child is adopted. In our situation, it is very obvious that we are an adoptive family, and so we have heard it …
In a time when few families watch TV together, eat a meal together, or share a Saturday playing together, the thought of worshiping together seems like a far-fetched goal. Our culture bombards us with the notion that children need to be independent and have room to develop on their own. Children use the overstated line that their friends get certain …
Throughout the Bible, parents would bless their children. Have you ever wondered how a parent is supposed to give what is called a biblical blessing? “As heavenly Father, God set up a pattern of blessing for His people: verbally affirming His acceptance and support of them, painting vivid pictures of their expected future, and investing Himself and His resources to …
When we think about having a Gospel Focused Family, we need to first focus upon gospel essentials. What is essential for your family member to understand in order to respond to the gospel? Your family’s greatest need is the gospel. Concerns You might have concerns about sharing the gospel with your family. These are common concerns: What if I don’t …
While it is great when the entire family worships together, there is danger there as well. What are we teaching our children? Enjoy this video? Check out the growing collection of Family Alter videos!
I was first introduced to Donald Whitney during my time at Southern Seminary. When I began my doctoral project on family evangelism and discipleship, I picked up a copy of Family Worship. The concepts were so simple and revolutionary in my life as I read books during the night watching over my six-week-old son in the seminary hotel while my …
This panel discussion navigates through many of the “foxes” that may attempt to eat away at your family. The pastors give very practical and very biblical advice on how to deal with 12 different areas of family life. This sermon was recorded at the Gathering at North Side Baptist Church on October 6, 2015.
In our community, many families are starting the school year today. It is an exciting and yet anxious time for many. If your heart is concerned with anxiety or worry today for your family, I want to help give you some focus for your prayers. King Solomon was described as being wiser than any other man (1 Kings. 4:31). He
Eli, it is hard to believe that you are 7 years old! Happy Birthday! Ever since I laid my eyes on you, I have been constantly amazed by your resolve. You don’t let anything slow you down! Whether it is reading or building or playing music, you find a way to get it done and get it done well. It
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