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Category Archives: Family
A Word to the Lonely
Every day we hear the latest reports about the Covid-19 Coronavirus. Such and such number of people are sick with the virus. Such and such number of people have died from it. Such and such number of people have recovered … Continue reading
Posted in Comfort, Current Events, Depression, Desires, Elderly, Encouragement, Family, Friendship, God's Love, God's Omnipresence, God's Provision, Loneliness, Needs, Suicide
Tagged Bible verses about loneliness, Covid 19 and loneliness, empty nest syndrome, God places the lonely in families, It wasn't good that Adam was alone, Loneliness
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Unsung Heroes
I live in the state of North Carolina, but when it comes to college basketball I am not a fan of the UNC Tarheels or the Duke Blue Devils. No, my team is the NC State Wolfpack. Do you want … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Christ's Death, Doing Good, Evangelism, Faithfulness, Family, Fatherhood, God's Work, Influence, Leadership, Ministry, Motherhood, Parenting, Personal, Priorities, Service, Sports
Tagged 1973-74 NC State basketball team, a hero in God's eyes, Daily Devotions for Die-Hard Fans, David Thompson, Monte Towe, Tim Stoddard, Tommy Burleson, Who's the only player to win a ring for NCAA basketball and the World Series?
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Look What I Saw
And you should follow my example, just as I follow Christ’s. (1 Corinthians 11:1, N.L.T.) I feel led of the Lord to use this post to share something that I didn’t write. The piece I’ll borrow is primarily aimed at … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Doing Good, Family, Fatherhood, God's Work, Influence, Motherhood, Parenting, Service, Youth
Tagged 1 Corinthians 11:1 illustration, how grandparents can influence their grandchildren, the influence adults have on young people, the things a child sees a parent do, you're kids are watching you
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Secret Prayers
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him will I trust.” (Psalm … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Family, Intercessory Prayer, Motherhood, Parenting, Prayer, Prayer Requests, Trusting In God, Wisdom
Tagged a secret prayer life, George Truett, George Truett growing up in Hayesville NC, George Truett's mother's prayers, Jesus going off alone to pray, Psalm 91:1-2, secret prayers
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Happily Ever After
Everybody loves a happy ending. The fact is, though, that such an outcome usually depends upon just exactly what degree of “happy” the individual is expecting. If those expectations are unrealistically high, well…. The Bible’s classic illustration of this is … Continue reading
The Two Things a Woman Can Do to a Man
Proverbs chapter 31 is the Bible’s best passage on womanhood. It speaks of two things a woman can do to a man. She can either break him or make him. Breaking him is mentioned in verse 3 where the mother … Continue reading
Posted in Adultery, Children, Divorce, Family, God's Will, Headship, Husbands, Marriage, Motherhood, Submission, Wives
Tagged a woman breaking a man, a woman making a man, he sits in the gates, King Lemuel, older women teaching younger women, the Proverbs chapter 31 woman, Titus 2:3-5
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What Bubba Smith Learned Too Late
Bubba Smith was an All American football player at Michigan State. He is one of only three players from that program to have his jersey number retired. Following his collegiate career, he was the #1 overall pick of the 1967 … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Character, Choices, Decisions, Discernment, Discipleship, Doing Good, Dress and Appearance, Drugs, Entertainment, Family, God's Will, Holiness, Honesty, Influence, Justice, Righteousness, Sanctification, Separation, Sin, Sports, Truth
Tagged Bubba Smith, Bubba Smith sorry for his beer commercials, kill Bubba kill, Miller Lite commercials, Philippians 4:8, tastes great less filling
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Breaking Away from Family & Upbringing
If you are a Christian who was born into a “Christian” household, let me ask you a question: If you had been been born into a household that was not “Christian,” would you have still believed in Jesus Christ at … Continue reading
Posted in Change, Choices, Church, Church Attendance, Courage, Desires, Faith, Family, Fatherhood, God's Will, Individuality, Obedience, Parenting, Salvation, Service, Trusting In God
Tagged Abraham in Terah, Abraham leaving Ur, Abraham taking Lot along, Abraham taking Terah along, breaking away from your religious upbringing, the influence of family, when family comes between you and God, when family gets in the way
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The Disciple's Road 