The five crowns (3)

The five crowns (3)

‘Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness’ 2 Timothy 4:8 NKJV The third crown mentioned in Scripture is the crown of righteousness. Paul writes: ‘I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid...
The five crowns (3)

The five crowns (2)

‘For what is our… crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming?’ 1 Thessalonians 2:19 NKJV The second crown mentioned in Scripture is the crown of rejoicing. It’s given to those who take part in leading others to...
The five crowns (1)

The five crowns (1)

‘They do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown.’ 1 Corinthians 9:25 NKJV In describing our heavenly rewards, the Bible speaks of crowns. Let’s look at each and see what we can learn. The first is the victor’s crown. ‘And everyone who...
The five crowns (3)

Scriptural advice about sex

‘For you have been bought for a price: therefore glorify God in your body.’ 1 Corinthians 6:20 NASB Columnist Ann Landers wrote: ‘Girls need to prove their love through illicit sexual relations like a moose needs a hat rack. Why not prove your love by playing leapfrog...
Wisdom for parenting teenagers

Wisdom for parenting teenagers

‘To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.’ Ecclesiastes 3:1 NKJV Why does a happy, cooperative 12-year-old suddenly turn into a sullen, depressed 13-year-old? There are two powerful forces that account for some of the adolescent...