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Faith that Works: Doing the Word (06-20)

Today we head into our 2nd week of our 4-week study of Christian wisdom, have you ever forgotten what you looked like? Well James points to that danger if we hear God’s Word but do not obey it. 

(James 1:22-27)

Faith that Works: Hearing the Word (05-20)

As we wrap up week one of our three-week series entitled Faith that works... To listen well is a life skill. It is also a skill to develop with God. James teaches us how to hear God well. It is a lesson of the heart, not just our ears. 

(James 1:19-21)

Faith that Works: Good Gifts (04-20)

The Bible reminds us that God only gives what is good. We may not easily recognize goodness in each gift, but we live with this confidence – the goodness of God does not change. In fact, we experience His grace every day.

(James 1:12-18)

Faith that Works: Persistent Endurance (03-20)

Today, as we continue in our series: Faith that works, the book of James reminds us that those who fix their eyes on the eternal rewards are strengthened for persistent endurance... and the prize is worth the patience. 

(James 1: 9-12)

 

Faith that Works: Count it All Joy (02-20)

When James speaks of joy, it has both a present and a future perspective. That means we can smile at what God is doing now and what He has in store for us all. 

{James 1:1-7}

Faith that Works: Wisdom for God’s People (01-20)

Today, we start an exciting 4-week series in the book of James called Faith that works.  Join us as Bible Teacher John Neufeld brings us his first message in this series, entitled Wisdom for God's people.

(James 1:1)

What’s Right with the Family (15-15) ~ When You’re a Family of One

We've spent the last three weeks talking about the family as a unit of children and parents or married couples including several generations of married people.  As we end this series today, there's an important family type that we haven't touched on yet and that's the family of one.

 

What’s Right with the Family (14-15) ~ The Family Is a Generational Ministry, Part 2

Continuing in our series: What's Right with the Family, yesterday we began to talk about how discipline needs to start within the family, but what should discipline look like in a Christian family? Bible Teacher Woodrow Kroll takes us back to the bible for guidance. 

 

What’s Right with the Family (13-15) ~ The Family Is a Generational Ministry, Part 1

We're in the final few days of our 3-week series called What's right with the family. We started this week focusing on the youngsters... but today our focus changes to the older side of the family. 

 

Seven practical steps to help us provide Christ like care for our parents 

1. We need to pay close attention to changes in our parents' lives.  
2. It's important that we recognize the variety of issues our parents are facing, such as the loss of a spouse, loneliness, declining health, etc.
3. It's essential that we choose to forgive our parents for any wrongs they may have done to us. 
4. When we face tough decisions with our parents, seek out wise counsel. 
5. Recognize the value that God places on the wisdom of age.
6. When you're forced to make a difficult decision, pray about it, seek counsel and then make the decision without regrets, trust God to guide you as you seek wisdom and you're going to avoid the trap of guilt and second guessing yourself. 
7. Whether your parents live in your home, their home, a retirement home or extended care facility, it's vital for the children and grandchildren to visit as often as possible and to let them know that they're not forgotten... your regular personal contact will help them and it will also help you to fulfill your God-given responsibility to provide Christ like parental care. 

 

What’s Right with the Family (12-10) ~ The Family Is a Disciplined Environment, Part 2

Continuing our series: What's Right with the Family, yesterday we began to talk about how discipline needs to start within the family and that discipline within the family is more than just a necessary action... it’s ideally an environment.

 

1. 1. Discipline must never be done except when it's done in love. Proverbs 13:24 
   2. Discipline must do more than just correct; discipline must always teach. Proverbs 23:13-14
   3. Discipline reflects a belief both in the sinfulness of humanity and in the grace of God. Proverbs 22:15
   4. Discipline teaches us as much about the discipliner as a teaches about the one being disciplined
   5. Discipline is more than physical Proverbs 29:15 
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   7. Discipline establishes parameters  
   8. Discipline is designed to teach - Proverbs 29:17. 
   9. Discipline demonstrates hope - Proverbs chapter 19:18
   10. Discipline invests in the future Proverbs 13:18

Susanna Wesley’s Six rules for raising children 

#1 subdue self-will in a child and work together with God to save his soul  

#2 teach them to pray as soon as they can speak. 

#3 give them nothing they cry for and only what is good for them, if they ask for it politely. 

#4 to prevent lying, punish no fault which is freely confessed, but never allow a rebellious sinful act to go unnoticed.  

#5 commend and reward good behavior. 

#6 strictly observe all promises you make to your child.