Today is the anniversary of the World War II Pacific battle of Iwo Jima. It is important that we remember this historic battle and draw lessons from it for our sons to teach them about manhood. Here are twelve lessons of manhood that I wrote about...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"Young people, dwell upon this single, simple thought: a child's pleasure should be to please his parents. This is love and the sum of all your duty. If you would adopt this rule, if you would write this upon your heart, if you would make this the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Here is an insightful article by T. David Gordon on youth ministry - how it came to be, why we perpetuate it, and what to do about it. In one section he says, "What I suggest, then, is that we move children to adulthood as soon as they are capable...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
1. What is truth? The word of God. 2. What is valuable? The kingdom of God. 3. What is ethical? The law of God. 4. How must I be saved? By the Son of God alone.
Seven Marks of IdolatryI recently preached a sermon titled, "To Whom Will You Liken God?," on Isaiah 40:18-20 where Isaiah contrasts the infinite majesty of God with the complete inadequacy of idols. In this passage, Isaiah is mocking the idol...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The doctrine of the sufficiency of Scripture is the hallmark doctrine of the National Center for Family Integrated Churches. It is the pivotal principle around which all matters of faith and practice must revolve. Given this fact, our great desire...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The NCFIC will be hosting a conference at Hope Baptist Church, July 9-11 on church discipline. Our speakers include: myself (Scott Brown), Dan Horn, Jason Dohm, Dan Ford, Lael Weinberger, Dr. Joe Morecraft, Jeff Pollard, and Rob Ventura. We will...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Family worship should be conducted reverently, earnestly, and simply. It is then that the little ones will receive their first impressions and form their initial conceptions of the Lord God. Great care needs to be taken lest a false idea be given...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
On the other hand, we may observe what fearful threatenings are pronounced against those who disregard this duty. We wonder how many of our readers have seriously pondered these awe-inspiring words: “Pour out thy fury upon the heathen that...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Here is the second article from the first chapter of A Theology of the Family. This article is written by A.W. Pink, and is titled, "Family Worship." If you prefer, you can also download the pdf version of this article. Go to the NCFIC store to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
