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The Heart of Hospitality

Hospitality isn't about having a Pinterest-perfect home or serving fancy gourmet meals. It's about opening your life to others. The Bible says in 1 Peter 4:9 "Use hospitality one to another without grudging". That word "grudging" matters because God cares about the heart behind the hospitality. The word 'hospitality'

Choose Your Hard

When my kids were young, I used to worry about whether we were too strict. Too old-fashioned, or too different from other families. Then I read a phrase in Ephesians 6:4 that really stood out to me: And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them

Stop Waiting for Your Kids to "Get It"

If you're the Christian parent who says: "I'm just waiting for my child to get saved" or "I'm hoping they'll eventually understand the gospel." Brother, sister—remember this: faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10:17). Noone receives salvation by osmosis. And your kids

When Church Becomes Your Child's Social Club

I've watched it happen too many times. Parents bring their kids to church faithfully—every Sunday, every midweek service. But somewhere along the way, church becomes just the place their kids see their friends. The youth group becomes a social hour. The sanctuary becomes background noise. Here's the thing: God

What Your Kids Will Remember

Years from now, your kids won't remember every devotional you read to them. Nor will they recall every sermon you preached to them. They will remember if Jesus was real to you. They will remember if they saw you pray. They will remember if they saw you witness for Jesus.

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