Tag Archives: peace

Denying Self – Being a Peacemaker

Posted ago by David Maxson

What do we do when we see brethren fussing and fighting?

We tend to take sides… And that’s not wise for at least a couple of reasons.

A Marriage Made in Heaven

Posted ago by David Maxson

What is the purpose of marriage? Procreation? Companionship? Happiness?

Certainly God wanted all of those things when he instituted marriage. But have you ever thought that one of God’s primary purposes of marriage is our personal growth? Even more than happiness, God wants to make us holy.

Explore this idea with us in this series Marriage Made in Heaven as David Maxson talks to us about how producing the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) in marriage can not only make us more happy and fulfilled but also more holy.

Family Devotional: Philippians 4:6-7

Posted ago by David Maxson

This week’s family devotional is about the peace that comes from prayer (Philippians 4:6-7).

Christ and Family

Posted ago by Sewell Hall

Christ gives us a great example of how to deal with our phyiscal family members. We often hold our family in high esteem and don’t want anything to get in the way, but Christ showed that he is even more important than family ties.

A Marriage Made in Heaven (4 of 9)

Posted ago by David Maxson

God didn’t create marriage for our happiness but for our growth. Explore how you can reach spiritual maturity by applying the “fruit of the Spirit” to your marriage.

Thoughts During an Election Year: Meditations on the Book of Acts

Posted ago by David Maxson

There is a certain amount of concern we should have about who occupies the White House next year, but if the “wrong man” is elected in November this should not cause despair in us. In the final analysis, all that really matters is that we are serving the “King of kings, and Lord of lords.” Read more…