Church history is an important part of understanding the Christian faith. Although it is not necessary for salvation or even discipleship, knowing some history of the Christian faith serves only to enrich our walk with the Lord. Church history encompasses the time after the last Apostles death in 90-100 AD to the president. In that … Continue reading Book Review: Church History ABC’s
Scripture instructs parents to teach the truths of God to their children (Deuteronomy 6). That commandment is non-negotiable. The question of how to do this, will be different in every family. Deuteronomy 6 provides a guide, “You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, … Continue reading Book Review: Sophie and the Heidelberg Cat
For many people, the Bible can seem like a collection of unrelated stories. This can be especially true for children, because many times that is the way they are taught stories from the Bible. The truth is, however, the Bible’s stories not disconnected or unrelated. In fact, they tell one big story. All of the … Continue reading Book Review: The Biggest Story and The Biggest Story ABC
The gospel story is the most important story that has ever been told. For this reason, God has called Christian parents to rehearse the gospel story with their families. The gospel must be taught and lived out in the home. Scripture reminds us to tell our children about what God has done “as you sit … Continue reading The Story of Easter: Jesus Rose For Me
Children love to snuggle in their parents or grandparents lap and read a book. Whether it be a bedtime story or just simply story time, reading with and to children is a great way to spend quality time. Reading to children is also a great way to teach them about who God is and what … Continue reading Teaching Children About God, Jesus, and The Gospel
Unfolding Grace is a forty day devotional Bible that comprises selected readings which tell the grand narrative of God’s story of redemption. Broken into seven parts, the readings walk the reader through the biblical storyline from creation to new creation Continue reading Book Review: Unfolding Grace Devotional Bible and Study Guide
The saying is true that if parents don’t influence their children, then the culture will. It is more true that if Christian parents don’t intentionally disciple their children, the culture will. We live in an age where there are almost an infinite number of ways for children to be influenced by the culture. It is … Continue reading Book Review: Family Discipleship
Discipline is not something many people like to think about on a regular basis. Yet, discipline is how anyone makes it in life. It takes discipline to go to work every day, keep up a hobby, and maintain strong relationships. Everyone disciplines themselves in some way every day. The question is not whether or … Continue reading Book Review: Disciplines of A Godly Man
One of the most important aspects of the Christian life is staying rooted in the Word of God. The Scriptures are the basis of our faith and bring life to those who study and apply it. Yet, many believers would admit that it is a struggle to find the time in our fast paced society. … Continue reading Book Review: 90 Days in John 14-17, Romans, & James
I love it when the Lord uses a book to speak straight to my heart the exact words I need to hear at a particular time. Some time back I was in a used book store here in Birmingham when a book caught my eye. The title was Called: My Journey to C.S. Lewis’ House … Continue reading Learning to Pursue the Caller and Not the Calling
The practice of family worship is a concept that has become more popular among American Christians in recent years. However, the formal practice of family worship is rooted in ancient Christian History. Which means, that the practice was lost, at least in part, for a few generations of modern Christians. This begs the question, what … Continue reading Book Review: Family Worship
Racism. This is a word that conjures up deep emotions from everyone in this nation. Whether you are black or white, Asian or Hispanic, we all deal with this issue on a daily basis. Truthfully, racism has been an issue in the world since human beings fell into sin. However, in America racism finds its … Continue reading Book Review: Under Our Skin
