04 June 2017
Two-Minute Features | 11 June 2017

Anyone Can Have Peace in Life through Jesus (TMF:665)

Friday, June 09, 2017
Peace to Live By: Anyone Can Have Peace in Life through Jesus (TMF:665) - Daniel Litton
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       This peace that comes from Jesus is available to anyone today—no matter who you are. No exceptions. God wants to be in a personal relationship with everybody, and that includes you right now if you don’t know God. Even if you feel you’re too far from God, or that you’re not good enough, that’s ok—God can forgive you of any sins you may have done and can bring you close to him. You just need to trust him. Now, he’s not going to let you come to him and keep your sin, that’s not part of the deal. But if you will turn from you sin, the things you know deep down aren’t right, and believe in Jesus—God will accept you today, and make his home with you. It is written in Romans, “Yes, all have sinned; all fall short of God’s glorious ideal; yet now God declares us “not guilty” of offending him if we trust in Jesus Christ, who in his kindness freely takes away our sins. For God sent Christ Jesus to take the punishment for our sins and to end all God’s anger against us. He used Christ’s blood and our faith as the means of saving us from his wrath” (3:23-25, TLB).

Balanced Fathering Begets Peaceful Children (TMF:664)

Thursday, June 08, 2017
Peace to Live By: Balanced Fathering Begets Peaceful Children (TMF:664) - Daniel Litton
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       Finally, sub-point four is this: “Fathers, don’t scold your children so much that they become discouraged and quit trying.” Remember, Dads, don’t be too hard on your children, but give them discipline where and when necessary, but do not discipline them too much or for things that really don’t matter. Note that God doesn’t discipline you every time you sin against him, so you should not be overbearing on your child or children. The right amount of discipline promotes peace in the household. Too much discipline promotes chaos, discord, fearful children, and an upset wife. And it is also good and necessary for you to motive your child where he or she has interests, and help cultivate that interest in him and her. Spend time with your children. Go to their concerts, games, or whatever it be, and show interest in what they like. Every child is different and unique, but try to keep discipline the same for each child. Do not show favoritism among your children, as God does not either.

Obedient Children Begets a Peaceful Household (TMF:663)

Wednesday, June 07, 2017
Peace to Live By: Obedient Children Begets a Peaceful Household (TMF:663) - Daniel Litton
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       When the husband isn’t sensitive with his wife’s feelings, and doesn’t care for her, this sows not only discord in the household but also in the man’s relationship with God. Men, that’s not a place you want to be in. Now, sub-point three is directed at children. Again, God said, “You children must always obey your fathers and mothers, for that pleases the Lord.” For any children who are listening, it is very important to obey what your Mom or Dad says, even when you don’t agree with them. Remember, they are older than you, have finished school and are wiser than you. It makes Jesus happy, and is actually helps you. If you’re mother wants you to do something, you need to do it. If she doesn’t want you doing something, you should listen to her and not do it. This makes everyone at home happy in the long-run, and even though it may not be what you want at the moment, it makes Jesus happy when you obey. And you will feel better about your choice later on.

Husbands Should be Loving & Kind to their Wives (TMF:662)

Tuesday, June 06, 2017
Peace to Live By: Husbands Should be Loving & Kind to their Wives (TMF:662) - Daniel Litton
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       And, sub-point two is that while the wife needs to follow her husband’s leading, the husband should not be domineering over his wife. God said, “You husbands must be loving and kind to your wives and not bitter against them nor harsh” (v. 20, TLB). So, then, (now pay attention husbands!) that means showing love and being kind, and not acting bitter or being harsh. Peter said in his epistle, “You husbands must be careful of your wives, being thoughtful of their needs and honoring them as the weaker sex. Remember that you and your wife are partners in receiving God’s blessings, and if you don’t treat her as you should, your prayers will not get ready answers” (1 Peter 3:7, TLB). When the husband isn’t sensitive with his wife’s feelings, and doesn’t care for her, this sows not only discord in the household but also in the man’s relationship with God. Men, that’s not a place you want to be in.

Peace Involves the Husband Leading the Wife (TMF:661)

Monday, June 05, 2017
Peace to Live By: Peace Involves the Husband Leading the Wife (TMF:661) - Daniel Litton
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       But when a wife leads and the husband follows, that produces discord and a lack of peace—for the husband obviously because he has not been wired to follow his wife, and it causes perhaps unrecognized problems for the wife. She is not following the role God has designed for her in following her husband. God has setup order to things in this world, and he has setup order in the family. Peter did not say to Jesus, “Follow me,” but rather Jesus said that to Peter. And so it is with marriage. And, as an aside, there are no husbands with husbands, or wives with wives. That’s disorder, and Christians are not be like some in this world, following “the ignorance of foolish people” as Peter called it (1 Peter 2:15, ESV). True peace and childrearing cannot be found in ‘so-called’ households where there are two husbands or two wives, raising children. That’s an abomination. Remember, God destroyed two cites many, many years ago over this kind of sin.