Stacy and Tiffany

Join us at the 2011 Family Reformation Ladies Tea! The theme of this year’s tea is
Idols of the Heart: Learning to Worship God Alone.

Be refreshed and renewed with inspirational teaching, testimonies, music, and fellowship, as well as a delicious lunch! Be inspired and encouraged as…

• Becky Morecraft (wife of pastor and speaker, Dr. Joe Morecraft, mother, and grandmother)
• Hope Ware (former radio personality, now full-time wife and mother)
• Tiffany Hector (homeschooling grad, wife, and new mother)
• Stacy McDonald (wife, mother, and part-time author and speaker)

…explore ways we women may harbor hidden idols in our hearts.

Good Friends

What a Dessert Table!

Inspirational Speakers

Check out photos from last year’s tea HERE

Not just good food, but an entire day of rich Christian fellowship interspersed with inspirational messages & elegant entertainment for everyone. Explore together the importance of guarding your heart from the temptations and snares of the world, and joyfully surrendering all to Jesus!

Location: The elegant Snyder Village ballroom – 1200 E. Partridge – Metamora, IL 61548

Date and Time: July 23, 2011 – 10:30 am to 4:30 pm

Cost: $25.00 per person (or $70.00 per family) – Includes a delightful gourmet lunch

Scholarships may be available to those in need.

Registration:

You can register online HERE!

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Family Reformation Ministries
PO Box 19
Kingston Mines, IL 61539

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Give us a call at 309.387.2600 if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!

Given that, I want to ask you to honestly consider a couple of questions. Why do you take your family to church? What is your motivation? Is there something that you desire to see the church do for your family, specifically your children? And, if so, how do you expect that to happen?

As Christians, we desire to see our households growing in grace! We want our children living for Jesus! As the Apostle John said in 3 John 4, “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.” To this, I say, “Amen and amen!” But if that is the case, let me address a sin that has been with the church since the fall of Adam – the sin of familial hypocrisy. We are a group of hypocrites – and we refuse to admit it.

I may have lost a few with that statement; but, friends, please hear me out. When we say we want to see our families changed by the power of the Gospel; when we say that we want to see our children walking in the truth; why is it that we hide our sin, and our children’s sin, from the ones who may be able to help – the officers of Christ’s church.

One of the things I learned early on in ministry is this – folks don’t like surprise visits from the pastor. People want a little notice, a little time to straighten up the house, to make sure the “right” books are out on the coffee table, to make sure that dad and mom are at peace with one another, and to make sure all the children are in their color coordinated outfits and sitting in an age ordered row.

Then there are some who try to dress up their sin—who strive to hide household conflicts or areas of ungodliness in their lives. They hope that if everyone smiles enough the pastor won’t notice.

With all this prep work out of the way, the pastor is then told how much everyone loves the church, the worship, and, of course, the sermons. This façade lasts until the pastor leaves – and then everyone returns to business as usual.

But does this help anyone? Does this approach lead to generational faithfulness? Are we teaching our children to embrace the Gospel of Jesus when we effectively teach them to lie about who they really are – and, who we really are?

The answers are obvious. Our children are weakened. And so are we. Instead of reflecting the beauty of the Gospel, we are teaching our children to be Pharisees—whitewashed tombs.

Why do we put on our holy masks instead of seeking help from the church? There are many possible reasons. One is that we are afraid what our friends might think. If we allow the pastor to know how sinful we really are, perhaps he won’t like us. Or we possibly think that pastors really can’t help anyway.

We’re not doing ourselves or anyone else any favors by pretending our children are perfect. We’re not fooling anyone either—at least no one that counts.

Jesus has gifted His church with officers called elders to assist us all in our Christian growth. They are to be there to teach us, to pray for us, to correct us, to instruct us, to pray for us, and to comfort us. And yet, like the man who would ignore the symptoms of a dangerous disease by refusing to see a doctor, we often choose to ignore the terminal sin in the heart of our son or daughter, or in our own heart, and pretend it doesn’t really exist.

Friends, what is this teaching your children? Do you believe they are blind to your tendency to cover-up and camouflage the real issues and problems in your home? Can you not see that by your behavior you are teaching them to become deceptive hypocrites themselves? They are learning from you that Christianity is not really about transformed hearts, but about a shiny image. They see you more worried about the outside of the cup rather than the inside. Therefore, they will either embrace a similar empty faith – or they will run from it completely, preferring the consistently “dirty cup” over the white washed fake one. In the end, your children will become embittered toward you and embittered toward the faith.

Are you availing yourselves of the full ministry of the church—seeking to bring our children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord? Are you praying with them and for them? Are you teaching them the beauty of the Christian faith from God’s Word? And are you setting an example of Christian godliness before your children? This would include asking their forgiveness when you sin, and trusting in the advice and counsel of the elders of your church.

Friends, many of us claim to be Christians, but do we really live like it? I encourage you to ponder these words; and, if you find that you have fallen short, go to the Throne of Grace, seek Jesus today. Ask Him to change you, and then watch how He polishes your cup—from the inside out.

Originally published in November/December 2010 issue Every Thought Captive – are you a subscriber?

God’s Word tells us to love our neighbor as ourselves. Therefore, we’re commanded not to steal, murder, or bear false witness. Yet men are perennial thieves, liars, and gossips who trample one another in an effort to elevate their own image or status. The Scriptures teach that adultery is sin, yet men and women continue to be unfaithful and deal treacherously with one another. God’s Word tells children to honor their father and mother; yet one can simply turn on the television or walk through any shopping mall to see that the world is far from compliant with this command.

All of God’s commands have been continuously broken since the fall of man. Our hearts are full of “evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, and foolishness” (Mark 7:22-23). Without Jesus, we are in bondage to the sin we claim to hate. Of course, we’re liars, because we really love our sin.

Rebels from the Start

We are born rebels. In the Fifth Commandment, when God calls for children to honor their parents, He is teaching us that He is the ultimate source of all authority, and that He has the right to delegate that authority according to His providence, in the home, in the church, and in the civil realm. It is for our good and His glory.

Still, we make all sorts of excuses for why we shouldn’t have to be under anyone’s authority. We piously claim we are under the authority of God alone; but too often we nullify that claim by refusing any real accountability.

When we are taught as children to honor our parents, we are better able to honor authority in other jurisdictional spheres; and ultimately, we are better able to honor the Lord. The Westminster Larger Catechism demonstrates the extension of this principle:

Who are meant by father and mother in the fifth commandment?

By father and mother, in the fifth commandment, are meant, not only natural parents, (Prov. 23:22,25, Eph. 6:1–2) but all superiors in age (1 Tim. 5:1–2) and gifts; (Gen. 4:20–22, Gen. 45:8) and especially such as, by God’ s ordinance, are over us in place of authority, whether in family, (2 Kings 5:13) church, (2 Kings 2:12, 2 Kings 13:14, Gal. 4:19) or commonwealth. (Isa. 49:23)

Submission in Marriage

The Bible is clear. God has established a polity—a government in the home. By God’s decree, the husband is to be the head of the wife, and by default, the ruling authority in the home (i.e., Genesis 2:18-25, 3:16; 1 Corinthians 11:3; Ephesians 5:23, 6:1; Colossians 3:20). It is clear that this polity was established during the time of Creation, before any secular culture had been formed. The polity of the home is by God’s appointment—by His decree and for His glory.

Within the home, the Lord instructs wives to submit to their own husbands (Ephesians 5:22-24, Colossians 3:18). It is interesting to note, the Word does not direct a woman to submit to men in general, only to her own husband (who happens to be commanded to sacrificially love her). This is important because within the Christian faith women are rightful heirs with their husbands of the grace of life (1 Peter 3:7). Indeed, before the throne of God, men and women stand as equals, rejoicing side by side in the finished work of the Savior (Galatians 3:28). Individually, men and women are heirs according to the promise.

And yet, within the home, wives are called to submit to their husbands. Nowhere does the Bible call on husbands to force their wives submit to them. The instruction comes from the Lord directly to wives. There is no more a command for men to make their wives submit than there is a command for women to force their husbands to love them!

Submission begins when a Christian wife recognizes Christ’s love for her and responds with a willingness to obey Him in all things. Then, even though it may go against the norms of society and the desires of the flesh, He calls her to submit to her own husband’s leadership in the Lord. And, in submitting to her husband, she submits to the Word of God.

Husbands are also charged in Scripture—they are commanded to love their wives as Christ loved the church (Ephesians 5:25-30), sacrificing, serving, defending, nurturing, leading. Husbands are called to live with their wives in a gentle and understanding way, recognizing their inherent differences (1 Peter 3:7).

Men are called to remember that a wife is a great treasure (Genesis 2:18; Proverbs 18:22, 19:14, 31:10) to be appreciated and cherished. She is given by God; so, together, they might become one flesh (Genesis 2:24), moving forward in unity to fulfill the mission God has given them.

Biblical submission is a beautiful expression in a Christ-honoring marriage. Remember, a Christian wife is a daughter of the King, and a slave to no man. Her service to her husband is a reflection of her willing service to her Lord and King, Jesus.

If a woman forced her husband to love her, we would easily recognize the fact that she was not truly loved at all. Whether or not this husband claimed love with his mouth, we would all know that it was bondage that forced his words. Love can only exist in freedom. He must choose to obey God and sacrificially love his wife, whether or not she is lovable; and in so doing, he makes it easier for her to obey God.

The same is true with biblical submission. If a man forces his wife to submit to him, he has created a slave. But when a wife, by God’s grace, and out of obedience to her Lord and King, willingly submits to a fallible husband, she is a servant—a servant of the Lord and a blessing to her husband. She has yielded her will to the will of her Father for a heavenly purpose. And in so doing, she has made it easier for her husband to love and lead her.

A Christian wife’s submission in marriage is thus not one of mechanical compliance to a husband’s every whim or desire. If a wife is to truly help and complete her husband, she will often need to provide input on important decisions, and even respectfully challenge a husband’s conclusions at times. However, as long as the husband’s requests are not sinful or unreasonable, a wife should respectfully follow her husband’s lead, even when she is unsure whether or not a decision he has ultimately made is the wisest choice.

Sinning Husbands

But how far does submission go? Sometimes “helping” a husband means confronting him. The Lord often uses those closest to us to help us deal with the sin in our hearts. Biblical submission does not mean that a wife cannot seek help from her elders or other God-ordained authorities regarding a husband’s sin. Christian husbands are sinners, even if they are sanctified sinners.

But this begs the question: What if a submissive Christian wife confronts a husband with his sin, and he doesn’t listen? Or even worse, what if a husband asks his wife to sin? Or what if he sins against his wife or children through cruelty or neglect? Does a Christian wife have any recourse in such a situation? Or should see quietly suffer along with her children while her husband increasingly grows out of control?

In an effort to create their own self-serving domestic kingdom, there are men who have used the Holy Scriptures for personal gain—they have used verses on submission (given to wives) to justify their warped version of domestic tyranny. Some erring church leaders and teachers have instructed women to obey their husbands even to the point of sin (the assumption being made that God will intervene at the last minute). Horror stories of forced abortion, adultery, perversion, pornography, and incest have all been cloaked under the excuse of “submission.”

In some cases, true abuse has been shamefully overlooked and excused by those who should be protectors and guardians of the sheep. One desperate wife and mother appealed to her elders, only to be sent home, chastised for dishonoring her husband, and blamed for not being submissive enough.

This is why rightly dividing the Word of Truth is crucial.  Husbands are to love their wives as Christ loved the church. Jesus would never ask His Bride to sin. Can you even fathom Jesus physically or verbally assaulting His Wife?

Wives are called to submit to their husbands as to the Lord. How do we submit to the Lord? Willingly, selflessly, and cheerfully. Wives are to submit to their husbands in all the same ways she would submit to the Lord. And the Lord would never ask His Bride to sin.

Accountability

There are times when a Christian wife must disobey her husband. She is not called to submit to him in areas where he is walking in unrepentant sin. In times like this, a Christian woman can and should avail herself of the other spheres of jurisdiction that God has established—that of the church, extended family, or, when necessary, the state. God uses these means to restrain evil.

There are indeed biblical precedents for the practice of going to a different jurisdiction when faced with a sinful situation. Abigail, when married to Nabal, went to David and interceded for her foolish husband (1 Samuel 25). In essence, Abigail went beyond her immediate authority to correct a dangerous situation that her husband had brought about. By her actions, she saved her people from death. In Daniel chapter 6, Daniel disobeys the proclamation of King Darius concerning prayer to God. In Acts 5:29, Peter gives that courageous proclamation, “We ought to obey God rather than men.”

And so, there are times when a wife not only can, but must seek help from a higher God-given jurisdiction. These jurisdictions—of home, church, and state—do not stand as isolated islands; they are interconnected powers that work together for the glory of God and the expansion of His Kingdom.

But what should we say of the husband who is not under church authority; who perhaps refuses to attend a faithful church; who has isolated his family and set himself up as lone prophet, priest, and king for the family? What should a wife do in such a case? I believe a Christian wife must follow the Lord. If a husband keeps his family from assembling together for an extended time, and shows no sign of committing to a church, a wife may prayerfully and respectfully appeal to her husband, letting him know that she must find a doctrinally sound church where she and their children can be accountable—and protected (Hebrews 13:17). She may also explain to him that by keeping her from the accountability of a church body, he is asking her to sin (Hebrews 10:25); and she must obey God rather than man (Acts 5:29).

When aligned with the principles of God’s Word, the Christian family, comprised of husband, wife, and children, is a beautiful expression of godly order, sacrifice, love, and Gospel expansion. Therefore, we have an obligation to live within the bounds of biblical authority; otherwise we have lawlessness, chaos, and tyranny.

Our call as Christians is to obey the commands of the Lord, even when they are not considered culturally relevant. This includes biblical submission to authority; and, regardless of station, we are all under authority—authority which exists for God’s glory. The Fifth Commandment was given along with a promise, “Honor your father and your mother that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you.” (Exodus 20:12) As we train our children, we must instill in them an understanding of the consequences and magnitude of this important mandate from God. As Christians, we all desire that our children know the peace of God, and the God of peace. But do we fully understand that this blessing often comes as children see the God of peace manifested in the actions of parents? It is much more than what we say—it is far more in what we do (Phil 4:9).

“Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled…” (Hebrews 12:14-15)

Bitterness is a common sin within the sons of Adam and the daughters of Eve. It is one we often try to hide, at least for a while. But bitterness, like holding one’s breath, can’t be detained for long. In the end, it overtakes us and becomes our constant focus. A most hated and beloved idol, bitterness is the cancer that consumes. It is a self-destructive sin that triggers an addictive adrenaline rush that floods our being. And, like most addictive behaviors, when out of control, it leads to our destruction.

I have seen the impact of bitterness throughout my life. As a first generation Christian, I grew up in dysfunctional home where bitterness reigned unchecked. My father was bitter against my grandfather for sending him to boarding schools rather than loving him. My mother was bitter against my father because of his alcoholism and abusive behavior. I saw bitterness growing in my siblings, a learned response from our parents. I felt the almost intoxicating pain of bitterness in my own soul. Reminiscing back on my younger days is a painful exercise, mostly because the memories are filled with the agonizing results of bitterness.

But, then, Jesus sought me. I didn’t seek Him; I was consumed with myself and the unfairness of life. I was an angry, bitter man until Jesus overwhelmed me. He showed me my own wretched sin; and, in those fiery flames of grief and sorrow, the bitterness melted. As Jesus forgave me and pulled me out of my grief, I learned the meaning of forgiveness. When I saw my own sins for what they were—sins against a mighty and holy God, my perspective changed. I found myself able to extend to others what I had freely received, the healing balm of forgiveness.

But as time went by, I found the old man sneaking back in. He still tries. Even as Christians, we may find ourselves dealing with bitterness. Simple affronts, unaddressed, worm their way into our thoughts and soon become an unwanted obsession. Left unchecked, the effects of bitterness begin to take root in the soil of our souls to poison every part of our lives.

Often, we superimpose our own past or secret sins upon others. We certainly know what “we” would mean if we said “that.” Assumed offenses cause chaos and misunderstanding; people talk past one another and feelings are hurt. Emotions rage. Instead of dealing with issues, weeds grow and become deeply entrenched. Christian adversaries may smile as they pass one another at church or online, but inner vows of broken fellowship broil out of sight. Our pain attempts to justify our bitterness. We make a mental list of our offenses, and remind ourselves of our “rights.” We take comfort in the number of people who would surely agree with us.

I’ve experienced bitterness. I know how it works. I remember one instance when the Enemy deceived me into believing I was justified in my sin. I had been hurt. I had a right to be bitter. But God didn’t let me rest. In my quiet time, not long after my conversion, He spoke. I read some challenging verses. It began when I first read through the Book of Ephesians.

I remember the day when God broke me. I was sitting outside of church in my good old 1974 Nova when I read in Ephesians 4:31–32 “Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.”

I was convicted. I was cut to the quick. The process of sanctification can often be a painful thing. This is especially true we are confronted with a sin we hate, yet at the same time guard and love. This verse shouted out to me. “Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.” This was not a suggestion, this was a command! “Let all bitterness be out away from you!” It was right there before me. God was speaking to me. The Holy Spirit was convicting me. I was bitter and angry.

Although I might couch my words in righteous “Christianese,” I would indeed speak evil of my neighbors, even my brothers and sisters in church. And, even though I was now a Christian, I recognized that familiar, intoxicating feeling of bitterness, and it was still in my heart.

I remember being frustrated as I started to evaluate verse 32. “And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” Again, more commands. Be kind to the one who hurt me? Be tenderhearted to the one who seemed so hard hearted and hard headed? Forgive? How could I do that? Was it even possible?

But I continued to read the final section of verse 32, “…even as God in Christ forgave you.”

As I read God’s Word, there are times when I feel like I am undergoing open heart surgery without anesthesia. This was one of those times. The text spoke to my heart, “…even as God in Christ forgave you.” Even as God had forgiven me. Even as God had forgiven me. I knew God had forgiven me. I was fully aware of the sins of my youth, the things I had done against others, the things I had done against the Lord. The weight of my sin had been very heavy. And yet, through Jesus, God had forgiven me!

I remembered how Jesus had come for me, a sinner—how He had forgiven me, a stubborn, rebel. Again, He made the first move. And He did it without my groveling, without my penance, without my suffering. God had forgiven me because of the finished work of His Son. As I looked up from the Word, and at the door of the church, I prayed for the Lord to forgive me, and to help melt my bitterness. I asked Him to help me forgive and love those who had hurt me, intentionally or unintentionally. And He did.

Over the past 31 years with Jesus, I can’t say that I have never felt the temptation to be bitter. I still live with and work with, well, sinners. There are many opportunities to be hurt, and there are likewise many opportunities for me to hurt others. Yet, God often brings to mind that moment so long ago in the parking lot with Jesus. I remember the day, I remember my car, but most importantly, I remember the words of Ephesians 4:31-32.

Consider your own heart. Are you harboring offenses against a brother or sister? Are you dealing with bitterness against someone in your past? Are you aware that bitterness (regardless of who it is against) will consume you and harm those closest to you? Have you considered the fact that bitterness is a sin? Jesus forgave you—are you not willing to extend a small amount of that grace to someone else?

Don’t walk like the Gentiles, because you’re not one. Let go. Cough it up. Give up your bitterness—lay it at the feet of Jesus. Put off the old man and put on the new. “Forgive one another, just as God in Christ forgave you.”

“If indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.” (Ephesians 4:21-24)

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That said, there are principles of socialism that are not in and of themselves evil or horrendous. However, when these principles are applied to unauthorized jurisdictions we have a problem. While socialism doesn’t work in the civil realm, specific applications can and should be made in the Christian family. Let’s consider a few of socialism’s distinctives, rightly applied:

First, there is the concept of sharing. One of the problems we have in society in general is that we are a selfish lot. We want the biggest slice of the proverbial pie, and we want it supersized—and free. One of the reasons we are becoming a society beset with one entitlement program after another, is that the concept of sacrifice and servanthood have not been taught at home.

A Christian family teaches the concept of sharing because it is foundational to our faith. When we learn to share biblically, we seek to put the needs of others above ourselves. We learn to “esteem others better” than ourselves, looking out for the “interests of others” as well as our own (e.g. Philippians 2:1-11).

Learning to share is something that should happen early in the life of a child, and it is realized best in the midst of an active loving Christian family, where we can look to the Savior for the ultimate example.

We can teach our children to share even in the simple things. At our house, when we share a container of ice cream, we typically choose a child to be the server. The one important rule is that after all the bowls are filled, the server must choose his bowl last. It’s amazing how “even” the mounds of ice cream are! This is one of my favorite lessons for the children – partially because we really like ice cream.

Another distinctive of socialism is the concept of the common purse. As we look through the Bible, we see the idea of households being blessed, specifically in material ways. And the blessings were for a purpose—the advancement of the Kingdom.

There is a multi-generational aspect to familial blessings throughout Scripture. Abraham was blessed, that he might be a blessing to all the families of the earth (Genesis 12:3). We read in Proverbs that a wise man leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren (Proverbs 13:22). The wealth of the father in Luke 15 was shared between the sons, the prodigal and the one who stayed home (Luke 15:11-31).

This again is something that should be taught in the context of the family. A family may work and save together to attend a conference or Christian event. Children may work and contribute to various family needs or activities. Another family may sacrifice or save for a ministry need or missionary outreach. This sort of activity teaches far better things than a father who is focused only on a new bass boat or a wider wide screen television. The concept of the common purse is not always bad.

There is also the concept of common work. Of course, there are, within the household, specific tasks that are delegated to individuals depending on age, ability, and gender. But, a common project is a wonderful way to teach the value of community, where everyone comes together to accomplish something beyond any one member.

One creative and fruitful project is that of the family garden. When a family comes together to take dominion of a small square of land, all share in the resulting proceeds. Father and son till the ground and remove the rocks. Mother and daughters plan the rows and plant the seeds. All come together in the evening to weed and tend the garden (or not, as has often been the problem in our poor attempts at a garden).

And then, for the successful lot, at the appointed time, harvest and celebration! In the process, children learn that an investment in biblical work is part of the dominion mandate, and that all members of the family can participate for the glory of God.

There are many other examples that we could draw upon to show that the concepts of socialism, the sharing of things in common, belongs in the jurisdiction of the family. But there is one more common thing that I would like to mention, and that is our common faith.

The Lord said of Abraham, “For I have known him, in order that he may command his children and his household after him, that they keep the way of the LORD, to do righteousness and justice, that the LORD may bring to Abraham what He has spoken to him.” (Genesis 18:19). This verse speaks to the sharing of the doctrine of truth. Note here, Abraham didn’t give his household a choice in who they would serve. They were commanded to serve the Lord. And also note, this faith was not just something that Abraham said with his lips, it was a reality Abraham lived out daily – it was seen in Abraham’s example.

Socialist ideals in the hands of the state are an ugly thing. Additionally, Socialism has no place in the Church. Still, there are concepts of socialism that are beneficial for the Christian family. And, by the Grace of God, properly lived out, the result is a faithful Christian family that understands the concept of sharing, working, and serving together for the advancement of the Kingdom.

Originally published in July/August 2010 issue Every Thought Captive – are you a subscriber?

In addition to God’s hand clearly at work in the lives of these individuals, we also see a number of principles for courtship demonstrated in this chapter. Courtship is the application of time tested principles in helping a young man and a young woman enter into a successful marriage. And it stands in opposition to modern dating, which for the most part has proven to be both dangerous and reckless. That said, I point out that there is no “biblical process” for courtship to happen, but there are certain principles that can help guide young people and their parents to enter into the covenant of marriage in a way that honors this fundamental union. I try to go through some that are found in the text.

Here is a link to the sermon. And here is a link to the application guide.

I pray this sermon, or the rest in this series, are a blessing to you. If you are ever in the area, feel free to come by and worship with us at Providence Church.

My advice – run!

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He lowers us to raise us
So we can sing His praises
Whatever is His way
All is well

He makes us rich and poor
That we might trust Him more
Whatever is His way
All is well

All my changes come from Him
He who never changes
I’m held form in the grasp
Of the Rock of all ages

All is well with my soul
He is God in control
I know not all His plans
But I Know I’m in His hands

He clothes us now then strips us
Yet with His Word equips us
Whatever is His way
All is well

And though our seasons change
We will exalt His name
Whatever is His way
All is well