Being a Child of Parents: Teach Your Parents to Become Children Again #AnchorFAM
Little children are so used to having everything automatically provided for them–clothing, food, shelter, transportation–that trust comes naturally to them. This makes it easier for them to believe in...
View ArticleIt Takes a Village: Feed My Lambs #AnchorFAM
“Ora na azu nwa”–Nigerian Igbo proverb. Some of you who are single or married without children may be thinking, “Well, this whole parenting thing is for somebody else.” Not true. The African proverb is...
View ArticleIt Takes a Village: Grandchildren Aren’t Just for Spoiling #AnchorFAM
From what I hear, grandchildren are God’s reward for making it through all the years of worry your children caused you. You can play with grandchildren–and give them back when it’s time for diaper...
View ArticleDevo: Price and Value #AnchorFAM #ParentingByDesign
Do you ever get caught up in gawking at the “lifestyles of the rich and famous”? The media offers us a front row seat to the excesses of the super rich. Their houses, cars, clothes, and hobbies are all...
View ArticleDevo: God’s Workmanship #AnchorFAM #ParentingByDesign #Poiema
The Greek word for workmanship is poiema, from which we get our word “poem”. It is used also in Romans 1:20 where Paul explains that God’s eternal power and divine nature can be seen in nature, His...
View ArticleDevo: True Leadership #AnchorFAM #ParentingByDesign
This passage referred to the responsibility of leaders to study and rely upon the law of God as they governed. It kept them humble, centered on God, and guided their decisions so they would not stray...
View ArticleDevo: Complaining and Arguing #AnchorFAM #ParentingByDesign
Traffic, gas prices, long lines, screaming children, demanding bosses. Each day offers lots of opportunities to gripe, complain and argue. Do you take the bait? Most times we respond to these...
View ArticleDevo: Counseling Available #AnchorFAM #ParentingByDesign
In times of struggle, we often seek a counselor — a trusted friend or a confidant to talk with about our troubles or from whom we seek guidance and direction. The disciples saw Jesus as their...
View ArticleDevo: Not ‘How’, But ‘What’
Our response to painful situations in life demonstrates the level of trust we have in God. This is true in our lives and the lives of our kids. God has told us many times that He allows trials to...
View ArticleDevo: Excited About God #AnchorFAM #ParentingByDesign
Are you excited about God? Do you talk about the amazing things He has done in your life in the morning, over dinner, and when your kids go to bed? That’s the attitude the early believers had, and it...
View ArticleFundamental Question #Grace #Discipline #Prodigal
Your sibling did something horribly bad! They cheated on a test, no. They shaved the cat, no. They took dad’s new car for a joy ride, yeah that might work. Not only did your sibling take the car out,...
View Article#MothersDay Devo: Starting Point For Being A Good Parent #AnchorFAM
Parenting is an overwhelming calling. We get started with no experience, and by the time we have experience, it’s often too late. So much is out of our control, and there are so many negative...
View Article† Devo † Power Through Humility #AnchorFAM #ParentingByDesign
Most of us get excited at the thought of raising powerful kids. We want them to be in control of their circumstances. We want them to be first in line, to take charge, and to be the one deciding who...
View Article† Devo † Identity In Christ #AnchorFAM #ParentingByDesign
The young man went away sad because Jesus asked him to trade his identity as a rich man for that of a Christ follower. Jesus knew the cost that comes with complete surrender to God. But He also knew it...
View Article† Devo † Living Your Words #AnchorFAM #ParentingByDesign
The Jewish legal experts had many ways to get around the law and break oaths so that a person’s promises might mean nothing. Jesus, however, encouraged people to live their lives with such integrity...
View Article† Devo † Discipline From A Loving Parent #AnchorFAM #ParentingByDesign
The word “discipline” in this passage means to educate or train, rather than to condemn or punish. Most of us realize our discipline stems from our love and concern for our kids. Interestingly, it is...
View Article† Devo † Parenting Through Prayer #AnchorFAM #ParentingByDesign
In this passage, Luke reminds us of the importance of prayer. The results are tremendous! The believers who prayed were “shaken,” “filled with the Holy Spirit,” and “spoke the word of God boldly.”...
View Article† Devo † Fingerprints of God #AnchorFAM #ParentingByDesign
Your family may hear about the terrible condition the world is in, and how it has never been more depraved or Godless. Some people anticipate a steady decline in morals and behavior until the Lord...
View Article† Devo † Accountable To God #AnchorFAM #ParentingByDesign
God gave you children, and you are expected to raise them for His glory. You are a steward of God’s children and, as a steward, you must answer to your Master for your efforts. Fortunately, you don’t...
View Article† Devo † Plugging Into The Power #AnchorFAM #ParentingByDesign
The apostle Paul knew that faith is the key to an obedient life. By faith, we are able to increase our love for one another and persevere in the midst of trials (2 Thes. 1:3-4). In this passage, he...
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