Father is no arbitrary label, but a title held for the male parent who, by God’s designation, is ordained to lead the home. One verse sets forth the New Testament’s central teaching for fatherhood. There are no lengthy passages prescribing all the intricacies of fatherhood for one simple reason: the whole Bible is the...
Sunday, October 6, marked the ninth anniversary of LifePoint Church. Testimonies of God’s redeeming work filled the day’s celebration. The public testimony of baptism was an exciting part of the day as we baptized ten people, one for each year and one to grow on. This video captures six baptism testimonies, including four children...
I began reflecting on the importance of godly men several years ago in preparing a talk for the men of our church. I was struck by the number of men who shared their struggle with having no male figure, specifically a father, in their life from which to model godliness. The testimonies of these...
My heart is for men who are striving to live for Christ in order to leave a godly legacy for their children. Godly fathers must live boldly to focus on what matters. I encourage fathers to build a godly heritage for their children by focusing on three parts: how you live, what you say,...
I began this Godly Fathers series with seven reflections that I observed one night in an elder meeting. Those reflections pressed me to expand such a necessary topic in our day. The longer I pastor the more I am made aware of the invaluable strength, stability, and grace that I enjoy daily because of...
I sat in our elders’ meeting last night and was struck by a deep encouragement. We invest the first part of our time in prayer for one another and needs within the church. The theme of last night’s requests was obvious; our hearts were heavy as fathers. Each of us shared specific struggles we...