“Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers” (Pro. 17:6). It is a great joy to hear from our children, “I love my daddy. I’m proud of my daddy.” Yes, being a father is a gift and privilege from God. Yet it also comes with enormous responsibility. I’m now … Continue reading »
Remember this in choosing a husband or wife, if you are unmarried. It is not enough that your eye is pleased, that your tastes are met, that your mind finds congeniality, that there is amiability and affection, that there is a comfortable home for life. There needs something more than this. There is a life … Continue reading »
In the movie Courageous, five men made a vow to honor God in how they lead their families. They signed the following resolution in the presence of a pastor, their wives and their kids. They hung the signed resolution on the wall of their house as a reminder. They promised to keep each other accountable. They challenged … Continue reading »
In my previous posts, we looked at some of the questions a couple need to discuss when considering working overseas. We also surveyed some passages from the Bible that should direct our decision making in this area. We have also seen from experience and research that there are more losses than gains for the family … Continue reading »
Besides the biblical principles for marriage and family I mentioned in the previous post, the believer must also weigh carefully the benefits of leaving compared to the losses the family may incur as a result of prolonged separation. So what can be possibly gained from working overseas: If the family is in huge debt, the … Continue reading »
Here’s another song by John Waller. It is more than a song, though; it is a call for every family (especially the father) to commit to serve the Lord together. Like in Joshua’s time: Now therefore fear the LORD and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. Put away the gods that your fathers served … Continue reading »
Are you praying for yourself, for your spouse and for your marriage? What are you praying for? I hope this song by John Waller might help. Father, I said till Death do us part I want to mean it With all of my heart Help me to love you More than I love her Then … Continue reading »
As parents, we must target the children’s hearts. We cannot merely target behavior, or our parenting will be shallow and superficial, and we will raise our children to be spiritually shallow. The goal of parenting is not behavior control. It is not merely to produce well-mannered children. It is not to teach our kids socially … Continue reading »
In my previous post, I suggested that couples discuss several questions first before deciding whether one or both of them work overseas. These are questions that must be directed by principles found in God’s Word. So in this post, let us look at some of key passages in the Bible that every couple must not … Continue reading »
The decision to work overseas and leave one’s spouse and children behind is tough. While in seminary, my friend (Eusebio Yu, Maximizing Marriages) and I did a little research about “voluntary extended separation” of married couples. The goal of that research is to help couples make a wise, biblically-informed decision about this matter. Every Christian couple … Continue reading »
