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How can I spend an hour in prayer?
Ideas for an Hour of Prayer divide the time between several aspects of prayer Are you able to pray for an extended time without running out of things to say or falling asleep? One way to overcome these obstacles is to learn to delight in different types of prayer and to devote time on a regular ...How can I motivate a teen to have personal devotions?
Motivating a Teen to Have Personal Devotions establish the discipline of a daily quiet time with God Taking time each day to read the Bible, pray, and seek God is an important part of the Christian’s life. The Word of God and the Holy Spirit do a deep and lasting work in our hearts in this time ...How can a wife help preserve her marriage?
How a Wife’s Attitudes Can Preserve Her Marriage seven key areas of respect and submission Many couples can trace the conflicts in their marriage to negative attitudes that slowly decayed their relationship. One woman described her experience in this way: When I was first married, I felt that ...How can I help my husband take on spiritual leadership?
Help Your Husband Be a Spiritual Leader following, respecting, and encouraging your husband’s leadership In Scripture we find a model for the complementary roles of a husband and wife. The man provides servant leadership and the woman responds with reverent submission and assistance: Wives, su ...What is the fear of the Lord?
The Fear of the Lord awareness of God’s presence and coming judgment If we knew that all of our secret thoughts, words, and actions would be displayed publicly so that everyone could watch them and evaluate them, it would make a profound difference in the way we live! We have an instinctive con ...How important is the fear of the Lord?
The Rewards of Fearing the Lord a requirement for riches, honor, and life The rewards of developing the fear of the Lord are emphasized throughout Scripture. In fact, all the things a person would hope to find in the proverbial pot of gold come with humility and the fear of the Lord. Proverbs 2 ...How can I learn to fear the Lord?
Learning to Fear the Lord deepen your awareness of God’s presence The fear of the Lord is an awareness that you are in the presence of a holy, just, and almighty God and that He will hold you accountable for your motives, thoughts, words, and actions. To fear God is to desire to live in harmony ...What are the common characteristics of teachers?
The Common Traits of Teachers learn about the characteristics of those with the spiritual gift of teaching Following are some traits commonly observed in those who have the motivational spiritual gift of teaching. These traits can be used to benefit others, or they can be misused and cause disc ...What is the spiritual gift of teaching?
Teaching: A Spiritual Gift the characteristics of a motivational gift A Christian’s motivational spiritual gift represents what God does in him to shape his perspective on life and motivate his words and actions. Romans 12:3–8 describes “basic motivations,” which are characterized by inherent q ...If I'm focused on my husband's perceived failures, how can I walk in obedience to God?
Lists, Lessons, and Lasting Love a wife shares her journey of rebuilding a marriage Do you have a list? Not one of those “honey-do” lists of what we would like to have done around the house, like fixing the dripping faucet or cleaning the garage. I’m talking about a list of your husband’s failu ...How is courtship different than dating?
What Is Courtship? understand how courtship differs from dating Courtship is a relationship between a man and a woman in which they seek to determine if it is God’s will for them to marry each other. Under the protection, guidance, and blessing of parents or mentors, the couple concentrates on ...What is an "umbrella of protection"?
Understanding “Umbrellas of Protection” embracing the Biblical principle of authority An umbrella is designed to provide protection from various elements of nature: rain, hail, snow, wind, or sunshine. As long as a person is under an umbrella, he finds shelter from harsh weather conditions. If ...Do I need to honor and obey my authority if he is unsaved?
Christian children, wives, citizens, and employees are not excused from obedience because their authority figures are not believers. We should do that which our authorities require of us as long as it is within the boundary of God’s Word. If we are asked to do something wrong, we should make an ...What should I do if my authorities ask me to do wrong?
If an authority asks you to do something that is wrong, explain your concerns and make an appeal. Hopefully the one in leadership will wisely respond to your cautions, adjust his direction, and be able to move ahead with your restored support. Authorities who continue to do wrong are stepping b ...If my parents are divorced, who is my authority figure?
The parent who is legally responsible for you becomes your direct authority. The separated parent may be a part of your chain of counsel. If the parent with whom you are living remarries, he or she automatically delegates part of his or her authority to your step-parent. Learn more about the Bi ...If my parents don’t care what I do, how can I honor their authority?
There are reasons why a parent has ceased caring about what his child does. In most cases, the child has had a strong will and rebelled against his parents. At some point, the parents just decided to stop arguing with him and gave up. When a young person dedicates his life to the Lord, clears h ...If I’m single and living on my own, do I still need to honor my parents?
First, be sure that God has led you to move away from your parents. When God designed the family structure, He purposed that each one in the family meet basic needs for others—especially social needs. When a single person leaves his family, he should be aware that most likely he will face tempt ...If I married the wrong person, do I still need to honor his authority?
Your marriage may not have been one that God would have arranged. However, He established the authority structure of the marriage relationship, and He is eager and able to bless your marriage and to use it to work in your life. “With God, nothing shall be impossible” (Luke 1:37). Learn more abo ...Is rejecting myself the same as rejecting God?
We Are God’s Workmanship learning to cherish God’s design Just as artists express their innermost values and thoughts through art, God expresses Himself through His creation, which includes you! Scripture states that believers are God’s workmanship. (See Ephesians 2:10.) Each unchangeable part ...Did Jesus deal with difficult unchangeable features?
Christ’s Unchangeable Features God’s design in the life of Christ Unchangeable features such as family, ethnicity, and time in history have a great influence in our lives. Sometimes these characteristics are difficult to accept. They can bring challenges into our lives and cause others to reje ...