A lot of marriages fail because the husband or the wife or both failed to live their lives under The Story of God written in the Bible. What is this Story? And what does it have to do with the love story of a man and a woman who committed themselves in a life-long covenant called … Continue reading Marriage and God’s Story
Fatherhood and Homosexuality
Last Sunday is Father's Day. For some reason, God prompted me to preach on the issue of homosexuality. If you want to know what is the biblical view of homosexuality and the biblical Christian response, you can listen read my sermon notes below (printable pdf booklet here) or download the audio. http://www.audiomack.com/song/derick-parfan/fatherhood-and-homosexuality Why "Homosexuality" on … Continue reading Fatherhood and Homosexuality
“As for Me and My House”
Last Sunday, I preached about family worship. I believe that it is the missing element in our worship life. Yes, we believe that "worship is a way of life." But there are special times we dedicate to God to re-focus our minds and hearts on his greatness and grace. One is our daily quiet time, … Continue reading “As for Me and My House”
The Parent-Heart of God
Care and discipline are both expressions of God's love for us. God's care for his children is beautifully illustrated in a mother's affection for her child: Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you. (Isa. … Continue reading The Parent-Heart of God