The gospel shapes all of life, including family relationships, and parents have a crucial role in nurturing and training their children to become more like Jesus. This involves learning obedience, choosing to give honor, and understanding the importance of both nurture and training in parenting. [... more]

The Bible emphasizes the importance of living a lifestyle that reflects the holy character of Jesus Christ, as seen in the phrase 'Walk worthy.' This concept is repeated in several New Testament passages, including Colossians 1:10, Ephesians 4:1, and I Thessalonians 2:12, where believers are encouraged to live in a way that pleases God and is fruitful in every good work. [... more]

Jesus teaches that we should not worry about our lives, what we will eat or drink, or what we will wear, because our heavenly Father knows our needs and will provide for us. He encourages us to seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all other things will be added to us. [... more]

Restoration must be our plan, and admonition must be our call. If you see someone wandering from the truth, say something and encourage them to return to their faith. True conversion always brings about salvation, and helping someone return to their faith can save a soul from spiritual death. [... more]

Discovering the power of biblical wisdom in managing finances and achieving financial freedom, with practical advice on money management, stewardship, and God's provision for retirement planning. [... more]

God commands Christians to speak the truth in love to one another, not just for correction but for deepening relationships and personal growth. This requires a life of goodness, knowledge of God's Word, and a heart filled with love. By following a step-by-step plan, Christians can lovingly admonish others and help them live according to God's will. [... more]

Chip Ingram shares his personal experiences and biblical teachings on the importance of speaking the truth in love, particularly in Christian relationships. He explains that admonishment is not judging others, but rather caring enough to confront and help them see where their life is not lining up with scripture. This is a crucial aspect of spiritual growth, maturity in Christ, and cultivating deep, loving relationships. [... more]

Bob Laudick shares his personal story of financial struggle and how he and his wife Linda turned their lives around by applying biblical principles to their finances. They discuss the importance of earning, saving, giving, and enjoying God's provision, and how these principles can bring peace and unity to marriages. [... more]

Admonition is God's antibiotic for the church, and speaking the truth in love is the most loving thing you can do for those you care about. To effectively speak the truth, one must examine their own life, God's word, and their motives, then set a time to privately meet with the person, ask specific questions, tenderly point out the sin, and develop a game plan for support and follow-through. [... more]

Chip Ingram discusses the importance of speaking the truth in love, particularly in Christian relationships, and how it can lead to maturity in Christ and godly relationships. He explains that admonishment is not judging others, but rather caring enough to confront and help them see where their life is not lining up with scripture. [... more]

The church is a spiritual building, a temple where God dwells, and believers are living stones, chosen and brought together by God. The strength of the church lies in its unity, purity, and witness, and its members are called to represent Jesus Christ on earth, scattering to various places to share the gospel and bring redemption to a broken world. [... more]

Children are a gift from heaven, and parents have a vital role in shaping their lives. Pastor Greg Laurie emphasizes the importance of living a Godly life, setting a good example for children, and leading them in the ways of the Lord. He discusses the challenges of modern parenting, the need for fathers to be involved, and the importance of training children in the fear and admonition of the Lord. [... more]

Raising children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord demands a father's active and primary role, requiring 100% commitment to teaching God's truth and confronting disobedience, with biblical discipline being an act of love rather than meanness. [... more]

Admonition is God's antibiotic for the church, and speaking the truth in love is crucial for spiritual growth. It requires a life full of goodness, a life filled with knowledge, and a heart filled with love. When done biblically, it's the most loving thing you can ever do for all concerned. [... more]

Children are a gift from heaven, and parents have a vital role in leading them to Jesus Christ. Pastor Greg Laurie emphasizes the importance of setting a good example, being a parent, and not just a friend to their children. He also discusses the dangers of favoritism, never complimenting children, and helicopter parenting, and encourages parents to bring their children up in the training and admonition of the Lord. [... more]

God's desire is for our giving to be cheerful, not driven by trouble, but by a heart for others. The Bible promises that God loves a cheerful giver and will make all grace abound, leading to a bountiful harvest of righteousness and glory to God. [... more]