Lessons from a Famous Mom, Mary

I think beyond a doubt, the most famous mother, and probably woman, in history is Mary the mother of Jesus. I want us to look at the characteristics of the woman that God chose to raise His son. As we look at Mary we will see that she is a wonderful example of a mom,...

Why should I honor my parents?

“Honor your father and mother…” (Exodus 20:12). God values honoring parents so much he included it as one of the Ten Commandments. To honor parents means to be respectful in word and action and having an inward attitude of esteem for their position....

The Privilege of Grandparents

Every Grandparent can testify that if someone would have just told them that grandchildren were so much fun, the choice would have been made to have them first! Since we can’t do that, let’s use our influence to impact the next generation. This is the emphasis of...

Better to Build Children than Repair Adults

It’s been said, “Better to build boys and girls than repair men and women.” Those are very wise words and emphasizes the responsibility of parents. Tied to each newborn baby brought home from the hospital is a set of parental emotions ranging...

The Value of Respect for Parents

“Honor your father and mother, so that you may live long in the land.” (Exodus 20:12). This is the the fifth of God’s ten commandments. The first four commandments involve our relationship with God. But the last six help us in our interpersonal...