The generation gap between parents and children goes way back- but so does the wisdom God gives in His Word that helps us build the bridges that we can use to cross it.
There is a synergy in marriage that produces something greater than the sum of the two people who are joined together. Marriage is unique. It is the example that God has chosen to represent His love for His people.
Ever wonder what real, true love looks like? You need look no further than the life
of Christ. Everything He did was motivated by love, and He’s the example we ought
to imitate.
As believers we have been called out of darkness into God’s marvelous light. When we walk in His light, we don’t stumble. That’s today’s teaching from Ephesians chapter 5.
Follow The Leader is a traditional childhood game that has been played by generation after generation. A child is chosen as the leader and the rest of the children line up right behind. They must then copy all the actions of the leader. If the leader runs, they run. If the leader jumps, they must jump. Anyone who does not copy a movement is out. It’s a simple game, but it’s filled with learning opportunities, just like today’s teaching.
Both quenching the Spirit and grieving the Spirit hinder a godly lifestyle. Just as we don’t like to be grieved, we should not quench or grieve the Holy Spirit by refusing to follow His leading.
Estimates are that the average adult makes about 35,000 decisions every day, ranging from minor choices like what to wear or eat to more significant ones, averaging about one decision every two seconds. This vast number includes everything from crossing the street to choosing how to spend one’s time. Some of our choices may seem to have little impact on our daily lives or our future, but in reality, one bad choice can be like a falling domino that effects not only our lives but the lives of others well into the future.
King Solomon, was one of the wisest persons who ever lived. He built the First Temple in Jerusalem. He amassed great wealth, a powerful military, and lived in a magnificent royal palace, reigning over a unified Israel at its peak. But in the Book of Ecclesiastes, he laments about the vanity and emptiness of life. We all have plans, desires and things we want to accomplish in our lives, and today’s teaching with Dr. Tony Hart reminds us that if our plans and goals don’t line up with God’s, they are destined to be cut down.
As Dr. Tony Hart continues his teaching in the Book of Daniel, we are confronted today with some startling and sometimes frightening imagery. As Christians we maintain hope during turbulent times because our faith is rooted in God’s Word, which transcends our circumstances. Central to us is the conviction that God is sovereign and loving, offering strength, guidance and comfort even in times of uncertainty. We draw our strength from scriptural promises of peace, redemption, and a purposeful future, believing that adversity can lead to growth and deeper trust in God.
We can all quote the line from the prayer that Jesus taught His disciples that says, “Lead us not into temptation.” Today’s teaching shows us that when we do our part in staying away from evil blessings will follow.
In the year 1624 author John Donne’s book “Devotions upon Emergent Occasions” reflected on sickness, pain, and the human condition. The book contains a very famous line: “No Man Is An Island.” It emphasized a connectivity that each of us needs in our lives. Unfortunately, not everyone is available, able or willing to be there when we need them. Thankfully we serve a God that is always there- especially when we need Him most.
