• Dad’s Involvement in Family

    John Rosemond 18 Jun 21 FB [This is from Facebook. His site is https://www.rosemond.com/ ] A father’s role is crucial to his child’s success in a number of ways. Studies have shown that preschoolers, both male and female, whose fathers are actively involved in their upbringing tend to be more outgoing, adaptable,…

    Continue reading…


  • A Few Thoughts About Discipling Part 10

    E16 Righteous F1 The Lord Jesus states: John 17:25 NLT O righteous Father, the world doesn’t know you, but I do; and these disciples know you sent me. F2 Definitions G1 G1 Righteousness is perfection of living God’s way in thoughts, desires, words, and deeds. G2 In Hebrew means just, lawful, and…

    Continue reading…


  • A Few Thoughts about Destroying the Church

    How can the enemies of Messiah destroy His church? B1 First truth—they cannot. Matthew 16:18 WEL I also say to you that you are Peter [a stone]. I will build my church on this massive rock, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. See also 2 Peter…

    Continue reading…


  • A Few Thoughts About Discipling Part 9

    E14 Mercy (opposite of cruelty and pitilessness) F1 Mercy is a compassion. Mercy is not to judge, not to punish, not to harm. God doesn’t want anyone to die and go to hell (Ezekiel 33:11), so he seeks the lost (Luke 19:10), opens their minds and eyes to the truth…

    Continue reading…


  • A Few Thoughts About Discipling Part 8

    E10 Kind F1 Definition G1 The Hebrew word is חֶסֶד cheçed. It means goodness, kindness, faithfulness. This is the way He is. He does not deviate from it. All God’s doings and decisions are based on love and wisdom. G2 The Greek word is χρηστότης chrēstótēs. It means moral goodness…

    Continue reading…


  • On Prayer

    Psalm 20:1-5 Most agree that this Psalm is the congregation praying for King David who was going to war. The congregation prays for his success, which can only happen if God strengthens David. The king then prays (Psalm 20:6-10) being assured of God’s help. We can learn: B1 To pray…

    Continue reading…


  • A Few Thoughts About Discipling Part 7

    E8 Judgment F1 Definition G1 He is the Supreme Judge. G2 It is related to His justice (see below). G3 It is seen in His words (Deuteronomy 5:1), His deeds (Exodus 6:6), and His promise of future decisions. G4 God is judge of all beings: Acts 10:42 NLT And he…

    Continue reading…


  • A Few Thoughts About Discipling Part 6

    E4 Giving F1 Definition G1 There are 3 Hebrews words that have the idea of giving. There is one in Greek δίδωμι, dı́dōmi. G2 Giving is an attitude best understood as the opposite of getting. Acts 20:35 CSB In every way I’ve shown you that it is necessary to help…

    Continue reading…