United Front in Parenting

Patrice McCormac

Ephesians 4:2-3

Mike and Patrice present on how to have a unified marriage in the context of parenting.

Honor Your Parents

James Rochford

Ephesians 6:1-4

In the Apostle Paul's day, the father had ultimate control over his children, even after they were grown. God has a different view of the authority of the father. It should be a relationship where the father teaches the child to follow God. Children, in turn , are to obey when they are young and to honor their patents when they are grown up.

Family, God's Way

Scott Risley

Ephesians 6:1-4

Children need godly parents to show them the way to live. They in turn are called to obey when young, and honor their parents when older. In Greco-Roman times, the father was the ultimate authority, but Peter points out that God is in authority over the father. God calls the father to bring their children up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Is there Hope for Successful Marriages?

Conrad Hilario

Ephesians 5:22-32

Historically, many people have believed the Bible teaches patriarchy and that women must submit to men because they are inferior to men. This could not be further from the truth! The Bible actually extols women. Submission means showing a willingness to be responsive to servant leadership. Men are to love their wives as Jesus loves the Church by laying down their lives for their wives.

Is There Hope for Healthy Marriages?

James Rochford

Ephesians 5:21-33

With all the depressing statistics on marriage, it is fair to ask if there is hope for healthy marriages. The Bible has answers to what plagues postmodern relationships. Don't be put off by the message that the wife is to be subject to, and respect her husband and the husband is to love and lead his wife. Dig deeper into this passage and come away with the truly amazing way to have a successful marriage!

Marriage, God's Way

Scott Risley

Ephesians 5:22-33

God calls Christians to submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Submission is not a popular idea today or throughout history. In marriage, the wife is to submit to the leadership of her husband. The husband is to love his wife. Marriage is going to take everything you have, but with Christ, you can have a successful marriage. But we must learn to do things His way. Jesus gave us an example when He submitted to the Father and went to the cross for our sake.

Transforming Leadership Part 2:Character and Competence

Jim Leffel

Hebrews 13:7

The household of God is a life lived in community with other Christians. The house church is a place a seeker can explore if the Word is true and if they can see themselves as one of them, the members of the house church. Titus is reminded that he should choose leaders that exhibit character that is above reproach and have competence and confidence in the Word.

Parenting Goals:Parenting Desires

Bev DeLashmutt

John 13:34

Bev DeLashmutt discusses the important differences between goals and desires in parenting. A goal is an achievements that a person works toward to accomplish a sense of well-being. Desires may not be under your control to achieve. Godly goals are achievements that reflect God's purpose for your life that do not depend upon people or circumstances beyond your ability to control. Having godly goals will give you a foundational sense of success, fulfillment, happiness, confidence, peace and enjoyment but will not necessarily eliminate the frustrations, disappointments, fears, and heartaches of parenting.

Simple Living and Family Life

Niccole Williamson

Emily Morris

2 Corinthians 4:18

What is simple living? It is practical living in light of eternity, cultivating a heart that belongs to eternal things, and freedom. It involves practicing gratitude, generosity and a skepticism towards worldly conventions. "But godliness with contentment is great gain."