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Fathers, Regrets, and Preventions, Part 2
Last week we began a short series on fatherhood and regret. We started with David’s regret about his failures with Absalom, but there are plenty of regretful fathers in the Bible. The high priest Eli would be just one such … Continue reading
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Tagged children, David, example, explaining, fatherhood, fathers, kids, parenthood, parents, role model, teachable moments, teaching
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Fathers, Regrets, and Preventions, Part 1
King David was good at a lot of things. He was courageous warrior; he was a man after God’s own heart; he was the sweet psalmist of Israel; and he was a loyal friend. But although he fathered many children, … Continue reading
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Tagged Absalom, children, courage, David, depression, discipline, example, false teaching, fatherhood, inaction, justice, modeling, murder, obedience, parenting, rebellion, regrets, repentance, sample, wisdom
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You’re never too lost for God — Ezekiel 33-35
Well central New England received its first snowfall of the season — with more predicted for the weekend. Some of us are delighted, others of us are groaning at the anticipated work of snow removal; but it’s all a part … Continue reading
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Tagged David, envy, evangelism, grace, humility, leadership, servant, service, shepherds, watchman
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Jeroboam Consulted
Jeroboam was a rising star in Solomon’s kingdom. He was an Ephraimite who had been a valiant warrior in Solomon’s army, and his hard work had won him a position as overseer over the forced labor in Ephraim. Moreover, God … Continue reading →