The Length of Family Worship
I think, with you, that it is very expedient and proper that reading a portion of the Word of God should be ordinarily a part of our family worship; so likewise to sing a hymn or psalm, or part of … Continued
A Kind-hearted Helper
A poor, crippled beggar in a street of a large city was trying to pick up some old clothes that had been thrown to him from a window, when a crowd of rude boys gathered round him. They mocked his … Continued
Avoid Formality
The chief thing to be attended to is, that [family worship] may be a spiritual service; and the great evil to be dreaded and guarded against in the exercise of every duty that returns frequently upon us, is formality. If … Continued
Faithfulness in Little Things
And here is an incident that shows us how faithfulness in a little thing was rewarded. This story is told by a New York merchant: “One morning, some years ago,” says this gentleman, “I was preparing to go down town … Continued
The Doves’ Faithfulness
A gentleman in New Hampshire had a large dove shelter near his house, in which he kept a number of doves, and he gives this account of an incident which took place one winter in connection with those doves. Two … Continued
Planned Times of Worship
In addition to teaching your children throughout the day, you must set aside specific, planned times to worship the Lord and learn His Word together. Conducting family devotions requires planning and diligence if this godly practice is to develop and … Continued
Heaping Coals of Fire
Farmer Dawson kept missing some corn that was taken every few nights from the crib in his barn, although the door was well secured with lock and key. “Who can have stolen it?” asked his wife. “It’s that lazy Tom … Continued
It Readies Our Hearts
The more we worship God in secret, the fitter shall we be for family worship, and the more we worship God in our families, the fitter shall we be for public worship. ~ John Angier
One Drop of Evil
“I don’t see why you won’t let me play with Will Hunt,” pouted Walter Kirk. “I know he doesn’t always mind his mother, and smokes cigars, and once in a while swears just a little; but I have been brought … Continued
Standing Against Culture’s Sway
When culture rushes down on your family and the professing church is trying to imitate the world itself, how will your family keep from being swept away in its path? Only through the Word of God! Family worship, on a … Continued