by Bob Gass | 13 May, 2025 | The Word for Today
‘Do not withhold discipline from a child.’ Proverbs 23:13 NIV Two areas where parents can get confused. Discipline versus punishment. ‘Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; the rod of discipline will remove it far from him.’ (Proverbs 22:15 NASB) Notice... by Bob Gass | 12 May, 2025 | The Word for Today
‘Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord.’ Psalm 127:3 NKJV Over the next few days, let’s look at some practical areas where parents are often confused. (If you’re not a parent, use these points to help you pray for parents you know.) Guidance versus criticism.... by Bob Gass | 11 May, 2025 | The Word for Today
‘Train up a child in the way he should go.’ Proverbs 22:6 NKJV If you’re a parent, do you ever wish for a parenting do-over—a second chance to raise your kids? With hindsight and insight, you think you would do it right next time! Parenting is both rewarding and... by Bob Gass | 10 May, 2025 | The Word for Today
‘He cut off a stick, and threw it in there, and made the iron float.’ 2 Kings 6:6 RSV A prophet was chopping trees when his rare and valuable iron axe head fell into the river. He said to Elisha: ‘Alas, my master! It was borrowed.’ (2 Kings 6:5 NKJV) He uses the past... by Bob Gass | 9 May, 2025 | The Word for Today
‘All things are possible to him who believes.’ Mark 9:23 NKJV Demosthenes, who was reputed to be the greatest orator in ancient Greece, had a serious speech impediment. Legend has it that he overcame it by reciting verses with pebbles in his mouth and speaking above...