Lessons on Fatherhood From a Lion

Dr. Larry Guthrie is a popular speaker because of the intriguing way he communicates truth using object lessons.

The world pulls in many directions. God pulls in one direction. When you feel pulled in different directions, or that you and your wife are going in different directions, or that the family is split, or ... that is the time to let the peace of God "umpire".

Scripture tells of two kings with outstanding character, but the contrast in their motives eventually brought very different results. One king sought to be good; the other attempted to be Godly. One king wanted to please man, yet God honored the other one.

Gary Fraley continues his exhortation to the newly- or soon-to-be-married with a few words about children. Just as marriage is an institution of God, a full quiver is His reward. This basic perspective has the promise of much fruit both in the way we have and raise our children.