“David encouraged himself in the Lord his God” (1 Samuel 30:6). The Bible speaks clearly to the issue of contentment. Paul said, “I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content” (Philippians 4:11). He further instructed, “And having food and raiment let us be therewith content” (1 Timothy 6:8). The writer of...
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THE EXTRAORDINARY FATHER COOPERATES WITH GOD
“Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it” (Psalm 127:1). Exceptional fathers do what other fathers refuse to do. Extraordinary fathers do regularly what others do only occasionally. They discipline their children, protect their children, train their children, teach their children, and put forth incredible effort in raising their children...
BE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT
Be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord. Ephesians 5:17–19 One of the greatest truths...
THE EXTRAORDINARY FATHER PERSEVERES
“Be not weary in well doing” (2 Thessalonians 3:13). You may be thinking that all these stellar qualities mentioned in this book are simply beyond your capabilities. You may be so deflated because of personal failure and weakness that you are tempted to give up. Your inconsistencies may be many, but no setback is permanent,...
THE EXTRAORDINARY FATHER LIVES IN EXPECTANCY
“By faith Abraham…” (Hebrews 11:8). Faith is the only doorway for God to enter a human heart. The church is loaded with analysts, cynics, and skeptics; but God counts them special who believe Him. Many are experts in explaining away the possibility of divine intervention, but you should be a man who expects great things...
THE EXTRAORDINARY FATHER TAKES HIS SHEPHERDING ROLE SERIOUSLY
“And these words… teach them diligently unto thy children” (Deuteronomy 6:6). This was a mandate to the heads of households concerning God’s words; they were to “teach them diligently unto thy children.” Here we learn that the primary communicators of truth in the family are fathers and mothers. Supplementation is wonderful, but supplementary teaching should...