Acts 16:34 And he rejoiced along with his entire household that he had believed in God. What a delightful note following the account of not only the conversion of the Philippian jailor, who was inches away from self-murder by sword, … Continued
TEN TIPS FOR FAMILY DEVOTIONS Here are ten tips related to family devotions. Less important than how you do family devotions is that you do family devotions. Keep family devotions simple, especially when starting out. Five engaging minutes are far … Continued
1. What an honourable and advantageous thing is it, to have God shining in love on a family, and dwelling in it, as his temple and habitation: And when families are as churches and sanctuaries unto the Lord, by offering … Continued
There are some very important outward ordinances and means of grace which are plainly implied in the Word of God, but for the exercise of which we have few, if any, plain and positive precept; rather are we left to … Continued
The general commands of praying everywhere, 1 Tim. 2.8. and without ceasing, 1 Thes. 5.15,17,18 and the like. Col. 4.2. and 3.16,17. Eph. 6.18. do manifestly enforce this; for here are singular advantages occasions and opportunities. ~ John Brown of Wamphray
It cannot be denied, but families, as such, are capable of mercies and favours at the hand of God: as also of judgments and plagues because of sin. Wherefore it is most certain, that as favours bestowed upon private persons, … Continued
It is recorded, That godly masters of families have been careful of their Families, to keep them fixed unto God in worship; Of Joshua it is said, Josh. 24.15. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. He engageth … Continued
It is observable, That the Apostle Paul writing to the Colossians, chapters 3 and 4, after he had exhorted them, To let the word of Christ dwell in them richly, in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another, in Psalms … Continued
If we consider what relation families have to God we will see, and cannot but read their engagement unto this duty. The Lord is supreme Lord author and instituter of families, or of family-societies, he is their preserver, nourisher, and … Continued
There was a family once in great affliction. The father had been sick all winter. The mother, who was an earnest Christian, had labored hard with her needle to get money’ enough to buy food and fuel for the family. … Continued