Releasing – Releasing children is a long and gradual process. It doesn’t begin when they turn 18, it begins when the umbilical cord is cut! We talk today about the process of preparing children for independence. Hear our earlier messages in this series and other series at our Messages page. The post Principles on Parenting – Releasing appeared firs…

Coaching – When it comes to parenting teenagers, we move into the Coaching phase. A coach teaches the fundamentals early on, but then has to send in plays from the sidelines, offer locker rooms talks, and call an occasional timeout. This new phase allows children to become adults. We dive into that today, with a very personal story at the end of th…

Training – It’s easier to follow an example than to follow a list of instructions. When it comes to parenting, kids learn better when we SHOW them how to live, not just TELL them how to live. That’s what the Training Process is all about. Hear our earlier messages in this series and other series at our Messages page. The post Principles on Parentin…

Discipline – The Bible offers great insight on child-rearing. We begin a new series on parenting today by focusing on the importance of discipline and obedience. As children learn to obey, we reward their compliance with increasing freedom. Hear our earlier messages in this series and other series at our Messages page. The post Principles on Parent…

#homecoming – When Jesus gave up His spirit and died on the cross, He was at peace because He entrusted His spirit into the hands of His Heavenly Father. Because of His resurrection, we can entrust our spirit into the hands of God as well. We will rise with Christ! When you know death has lost its power over you, then you’re ready to really live. H…

#finished – On the cross, when Jesus said, “It is finished,” He wasn’t saying, “It’s over.” The Greek word He used was a proclamation: “Mission Accomplished, the Law has been satisfied, Victory is won, the Debt is paid in full.” Such an incredible promise that changes everything for us! Hear our earlier messages in this series and other series at o…

#thirsty – Jesus, the Son of God, was a human being just like us. He got hungry and thirsty. At times, He was exhausted, tempted, broken-hearted. Whatever we’re going through, Jesus understands. He helps us in our weakness because He has faced the same struggles. Only, He always prevailed. Hear our earlier messages in this series and other series a…

#forsaken – We learn a lot about Jesus…and about ourselves…by hearing the words of Jesus from the cross. Many people don’t realize that one statement He made was actually written a thousand years before He said it. These words show Jesus’ suffering, and His victory. Hear our earlier messages in this series and other series at our Messages page. The…

#mom – As Jesus hung on the cross, suffering for the sins of the world, He saw past His own pain to the unimaginable pain of His mom. He made sure, in His final hours on the cross, that she would be cared for. In the midst of our own pain, empathy for the pain of others leads to the compassion of Christ. Hear our earlier messages in this series and…

#paradise – Imagine a guy being crucified, and it ends up being the best day of his life. The thief on the cross next to Jesus had all his dreams come true in his last moments on earth. He threw out a prayer, and Jesus said Yes. Hear our earlier messages in this series and other series at our Messages page. The post Famous Last Words – Paradise app…