The Gospel and Parenting

I want my children (3 girls at the moment) to understand the gospel. Here is what I mean by gospel parenting and how it works in practice (or attempt!). We want children to have a clear understanding that their sin is wrong, hurts themselves and others and ultimately personally offends God. Parenting is not easy….

Beautiful Possession (Genesis 12 – 15)

Click for AUDIO: Beautiful Possession_Gen 12 15_July 10 2011   MOTIVATE µ      Genesis is not a sanitized book about Christianity. It tells of a God who wonderfully creates a world with words and loves creation & creatures. It tells of a God who powerfully judges those who reject and doubt His goodness. It contains stories…

Beautiful Faith (Genesis 12)

MOTIVATE ○         People of notoriety yet regular beginnings ○         Ministry with children reminds you of simplicity of faith, which God wants. EXAMINE                             Genesis 12 The book of Genesis lists many generations whom God has called to faith in His goodness and commands. Yet, most sought personal satisfaction independent from God. Adam & Eve chose the…

Beautiful Reach (Genesis 10 & 11)

MOTIVATE There is conflict and confusion among the nations. Year after year they try to settle their differences, each in self-interest. The result continues to be the same: more conflict, more separation, more violence, more war and loss of life. This has been the story of humanity and civilization; and we see that in Genesis…