Monthly Archives: September 2012
Ephesians
Ephesians 4:17-24 17 With the Lord’s authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused.18 Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds … Continue reading
Where are the Fathers? Part 1
In April 2012, I presented a six hour symposium on the subject of Father Absence. The symposium was sponsored by The City Mission, In Cleveland, Ohio. Over 400 people attended, many of them social workers who were heavily involved with … Continue reading
Ephesians
11 Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. 12 Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. 13 This … Continue reading
The Art of Empathy in Family
A recent study highlighted the fact that allowing for a more open expression of emotions was related to marital satisfaction. I was talking with a couple this morning, and the husband, Ken, said, “I stop talking because I don’t want … Continue reading
Ephesians
4 Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. 2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults … Continue reading
Can’t Live With Them; Can’t Live Without Them–Part 2
In the previous post, we described Rhoda’s predicament. She moved from the “prison” of living with her mother, to the “prison” of her marriage. Obviously, her leaving home did not break the cycle–it typically never does. There is some important … Continue reading
Ephesians
14 When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, 15 the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. 16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his … Continue reading
Can’t Live With Them; Can’t Live Without Them — Part 1
Almost everyone has at least one person they deeply love, but at the same time, can barely tolerate. There was a USA Today headline some time ago titled, “He Loves Her, He Loves Her Not.” It was about a celebrity … Continue reading
Ephesians
3 When I think of all this, I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus for the benefit of you Gentiles. . . 2 assuming, by the way, that you know God gave me the special responsibility of extending his grace to you Gentiles.3 As … Continue reading
The Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth
It’s not easy to tell the whole truth. Jim Carrey’s character finds this out in the movie Liar, Liar, where he portrays a lawyer who often is too busy for his son. So for a birthday wish, his son wishes … Continue reading