Today is Mother’s Day … and one thing I want to make clear is this: Being a mom is truly an adventure! And if you’re a mom who is present today, I’m sure you’ll agree with me. A story is told about one mom who had an incredible adventure one day, while she entertained guests in her home. She’d tried her best to teach her young son about the importance of prayer. When they all sat down to dinner, hoping to show off his newfound skills in prayer, she experienced...
Moms are blessed, aren’t they? And, today, we honor our moms … while bringing glory to God through the reading of his word. Listen to today’s scripture, but let me set it up first: As I understand it, this was probably Paul’s last correspondence of his life. He was imprisoned for a second time in Rome, counting on this young pastor—Timothy—to take over leadership of the Christian churches he’d planted by this time, so he encourages him in this way… Timothy, I thank God for you—the God I serve with...
It’s been said that “…the sweetest thing in all the world is … a mother’s love!" And, it’s that very special love that we’re going to talk about today. Parenting is a verb … and love is what you do best, mothers! So, with that in mind, what is a mother’s role in the family? To love those entrusted to her the way that Jesus loved… But, how? As we continue to study biblical principles for parenting—even on this Mother’s Day … this is where we have to begin! Here’s...