Be Led by God, Not Others (1)

‘…led by the Spirit of God…’ Romans 8:14 NKJV Life is like a deep forest; it’s easy to get lost. We can feel pressure from every direction to keep others happy. We look at the important people in our lives and try to decide what they want from us and how...

Characteristics of a Great Dad (5)

‘…we loved you so much…’ 1 Thessalonians 2:8 NIV The example of a godly lifestyle. ‘You are witnesses, and so is God, of how…we were among you…’ (1 Thessalonians 2:10 NIV) Paul’s audience could judge what he said claims because they witnessed how he lived. Dad,...

Characteristics of a Great Dad (4)

‘…we loved you so much…’ 1 Thessalonians 2:8 NIV Spiritual leadership. ‘Surely you remember…we preached the Gospel…to you.’ (1 Thessalonians 2:9 NIV) A recent survey of Christian families shows that one in ten fathers pray with their children, and only one in 25...

Characteristics of a Great Dad (3)

‘…we loved you so much…’ 1 Thessalonians 2:8 NIV Hard work. ‘Surely you remember… we worked night and day in order not to be a burden to anyone.’ (1 Thessalonians 2:9 NIV) If the church had been an army, Paul would have been a commanding general. He could easily...