Family by Design, Part 2 The family was God’s idea before it was ever ours. We forget that. We talk as if each generation gets to decide what family is for. Culture keeps redrawing the blueprint. But the Architect has not changed His plans. If we want to know what the family is for, weContinueContinue reading “Designed on Purpose”
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1 Peter 1:3: From Thanksgiving to Admiration
1 Peter 1:3 | From Thanksgiving to Admiration. Coach C reads today’s Family Wins Devotional. Episode 67. It’s a beautiful day to be a neighbor. Today’s Family Wins devotional reflects on 1 Peter 1:3 — “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” The worshiper attends faithfully every Sunday, concentrating intentlyContinueContinue reading “1 Peter 1:3: From Thanksgiving to Admiration”
James 5:13: Prayer and Praise for a Balanced Walk
James 5:13 | Prayer and Praise for a Balanced Walk. Coach C reads today’s Family Wins Devotional. Episode 66. It’s a beautiful day to be a neighbor. Today’s Family Wins devotional reflects on James 5:13 — “Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.” JamesContinueContinue reading “James 5:13: Prayer and Praise for a Balanced Walk”
Episode 65: Let Your Word Be Your Honor | James 5:12 — Coach C’s Neighborhood
It’s a beautiful day to be a neighbor. Today’s Family Wins devotional reflects on James 5:12 — “All you need to say is a simple ‘Yes’ or ‘No.’ Otherwise you will be condemned.” A mortgage is a promise to pay. Break it, and you may lose a house. A treaty is a promise to protect.ContinueContinue reading “Episode 65: Let Your Word Be Your Honor | James 5:12 — Coach C’s Neighborhood”
Episode 64: Doing Good by Getting Involved | James 4:17 — Coach C’s Neighborhood
It’s a beautiful day to be a neighbor. Today’s Family Wins devotional reflects on James 4:17 — “If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.” A pedestrian is mugged in broad daylight while a dozen spectators look on in detached curiosity. When questioned, theContinueContinue reading “Episode 64: Doing Good by Getting Involved | James 4:17 — Coach C’s Neighborhood”
Episode 63: Why Wave the White Flag? | James 4:7 — Coach C’s Neighborhood
It’s a beautiful day to be a neighbor. Today’s Family Wins devotional reflects on James 4:7 — “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” Why wave the white flag? The enemy advances against overwhelming odds. He is outnumbered and outmanned, a clearly beaten foe. And suddenly the victorsContinueContinue reading “Episode 63: Why Wave the White Flag? | James 4:7 — Coach C’s Neighborhood”
Episode 62: Truth to Be Lived, Not Debated | James 3:13 — Coach C’s Neighborhood
It’s a beautiful day to be a neighbor. Today’s Family Wins devotional reflects on James 3:13 — “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.” The clamor of raised voices turns the heads of everyone in the room.ContinueContinue reading “Episode 62: Truth to Be Lived, Not Debated | James 3:13 — Coach C’s Neighborhood”
Episode 61: Engaging the Mind Before the Tongue | James 3:2 — Coach C’s Neighborhood
It’s a beautiful day to be a neighbor. Today’s Family Wins devotional reflects on James 3:2 — “Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.” Be careful when you open your mouth. According to James, the unleashed tongue is an untamable beast. ButContinueContinue reading “Episode 61: Engaging the Mind Before the Tongue | James 3:2 — Coach C’s Neighborhood”
Episode 60: Faith Translated into Powerful Deeds | James 2:17 — Coach C’s Neighborhood
It’s a beautiful day to be a neighbor. Today’s Family Wins devotional reflects on James 2:17 — “In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” No one can live for long by inhaling but never exhaling. No one can stay healthy for long by eating but neverContinueContinue reading “Episode 60: Faith Translated into Powerful Deeds | James 2:17 — Coach C’s Neighborhood”
Episode 59: Good Intentions vs. God’s Intentions | James 2:10 — Coach C’s Neighborhood
It’s a beautiful day to be a neighbor. Today’s Family Wins devotional reflects on James 2:10 — “For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.” Obedience to God’s will is not always convenient. Ask Noah (Genesis 6:13-22). Nor is it always logical. AskContinueContinue reading “Episode 59: Good Intentions vs. God’s Intentions | James 2:10 — Coach C’s Neighborhood”