Monthly Family Encouragement: Battle In The Family
Joshua 24:15 "But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15 Family is one of God's greatest gifts to humanity. Before governments were established, before nations were formed, before churches gathered, God created the family. It was His first institution, designed to be a place where love is nurtured, faith is passed from one generation to another, and His presence is experienced daily. Yet today, families everywhere are under tremendous attack. Homes that once echoed with laughter have become filled with silence. Marriages that began with joy are now burdened with disappointment. Parents and children who once embraced each other now struggle to communicate. Brothers and sisters are divided. Many people live under the same roof, yet their hearts are miles apart. The painful truth is that a family rarely falls apart overnight. It happens little by little. A marriage begins to weaken when love is replaced with pride. A home begins to crumble when f...