A recent survey of Christian families show that 1 in 10 fathers pray with their children and 1 in 25 fathers read the Bible to them. Many remembered being raised by godly moms while their fathers were totally uninvolved with the family's spiritual life. Though mom is leading spiritually, God still holds Dad accountable to do it (Ephesians 6:4). Mom may take the kids to church, pray with them and teach them Biblical principles but children have a core need only a father can meet. Dad, God has appointed you His representative to your children's lives and there's no substitute for you. Model for them the life-shaping, loving character of their lovely Father!
Day 183 - What Pleases Jesus Matters Read: Psalm 141; Proverbs 6:12-15; Revelation 2; 2 Samuel 7-8 “Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality and eat things sacrificed to idols.” Revelation 2:20 NKJV http://bible.us/114/rev.2.20.nkjv I have the privilege to complete two modules of MBA course in Oxford University recently. What impressed me most is the history of this great prestigious University. John and Charles Wesley's prayer meetings held there laid the foundations of the Methodist Church today. The way of teaching is based on the Disputations which was started 600 years ago in the Divinity School where 2 Professors would present their cases to determine who would be more persuasive. Hence, every student In Oxford is expected weekly to prepare 2500 words of essay whereby the lecturer will debate with the students and challenge his...
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