Healthy marriages are the building blocks of a healthy society. “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh” (Matthew 19:5) How can you bless The Family Foundation? The Family Foundation (TFF) is Virginia’s largest pro-family organization. I first learned […]
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28
Nov
You can only give what you have! This includes your faith. “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk […]
My Strangest Thanksgiving Day Ever
27
Nov
A spiritual heritage is the richest heritage any child can receive. And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to His disciples, “Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” (Matthew 9:11) Are you being a light to the world? To your family? Our family’s celebration of Thanksgiving Day this year was the […]
My Proverb 31 Wife
22
Nov
Consider others better than yourself! “She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy.” (Proverbs 31:20) During the past several years, it has been my habit to read a chapter a day from Proverbs on most mornings. Often when I came to Proverbs 31, I would turn that […]
Coaching is Crucial
11
Nov
In faith, fitness, family, and finances each of us needs the right coaching help. “For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.” (John 13:15) Have you seen Oprah Winfrey lately? She looks better today than she did twenty years ago. Why? She has hired a training […]
Sound the Battle Cry
02
Aug
A generation is at risk! Will you be there to help? Together we can save a generation. Now the LORD came and stood and called as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant hears.” (1 Samuel 3:10) A CALL TO ARMS: This generation of teens is the largest (33 million) […]
The Power of Life and Death
24
Jul
“Don’t criticize, condemn, or complain!” – Dale Carnegie Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. (Proverbs 18:21) It’s amazing that the words we speak actually have the power of life (and death). The Proverb above teaches that the words we speak are actually […]
Finishing Strong – Avoiding the Ambush of a Neglected Family
21
Jul
Most agree that 1 Timothy 5:8 refers to financial provision. God is not in the business of asking us to consistently neglect our families in order to further His kingdom. In fact, Scripture teaches that a man is only to be given a public ministry after he has proven his leadership abilities with his own […]
Finishing Strong – Avoiding The Ambush of Another Woman
19
Jul
In his book Finishing Strong, Steve Farrar describes 3 different types of ambushes men can expect to encounter as they attempt to finish strong: 1) the ambush of another woman (female), 2) the ambush of money (finances), 3) the ambush of a neglected family (family). Today, we’ll take a look at the ambush of another […]
Finishing Strong – Avoiding the 3 Ambushes
18
Jul
Finishing strong means walking with God personally at the end of our lives – being strong in our faith and close to the Lord. To finish strong, you must survive the ambushes in your life. And the guys who get through the ambushes are generally those who anticipate them. Men can expect to encounter at […]