There are two very important women in any child’s earl life. One of course is their mother, the other, which may not be as obvious is His grandmother. While a mother gives them History, Security, Discipline and Direction; a Grandmother give them Heritage, Stability, Desire, and Design. The list could go on, but that is why it so important for a child to see the faith of not only their mother, but also of their grandmother. There are several examples of this, but consider the life of Timothy. While his mother Eunice, and grandmother Lois ware not commended directly in Scripture for their raising of Timothy, there is ample evidence to suggest that what they did was so instrumental in the life of Timothy that it was only natural for him to go on to serve the Lord in the way he did. Mother’s it is so important that you pour your faith into the life of your children. You can not guarantee that they will embrace that faith, but it will guarantee that they will build off that faith in their lives. And for fathers, it is important to reinforce the lessons that your wife builds into the life … READ MORE

No discussion of work is complete without a look at what most workers are looking forward to ……. Retirement! The Bible seems to be clear that you can change what we do but there is no retirement in the kingdom of God. As our “need” to work for our daily living comes to a conclusion, due to wise investments, it frees us up to do more work for the Kingdom of God with the same passion and zeal that we did our work to provide a living for our families. As we transition in our lives, we have more time to do things that last for eternity for the Lord. Often we say, I was not called to be a pastor, or teacher in my church. But there are many things that you can do with your new time. You can work around your church as a volunteer (cleaning, painting, mowing, visiting, etc.); you can go on missions trips to assist missionaries with projects or programs as you come alongside of them and encourage them, freeing them up to do the work of building the church in another country. In doing this education, and language is not a barrier because … READ MORE

2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 reminds us that our work matters. Here we see 6 motivations for our work. Every job, every occupation, every kind of work falls within the believer’s duty. It is amoral calling. It is a spiritual responsibility that we have to honor the Lord and to put His image on display. Let me share those motives with you: 1. Dis-fellowship (v6) The command here is emphatic “in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. The idea is to cease fellowship with those who REFUSE to work. That is a sin, and it is unacceptable behavior. 2. Example (v7) We are example to our children and those around us. Work is an example of the value of life, and the importance of being productive in our society. 3. Survival (v10) If you don’t work you don’t eat, if you don’t eat you will die. We work in order to gain the resources we need to survive in this world. 4. Harmony (v11) When we do not have things to do we just become a problem. Remember: idle hands are the devils workshop. 5. Shame (v14). Work gives purpose to life, and people, without any purpose we feel worthless and … READ MORE