Our zeal for God in doing church work should not cause us to overlook our family commitments. In fact, providing for our family is part and parcel of doing God’s work. It is the starting point and the basis of godly service in the church: “for if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?” (1 Tim 3:5).

Will the thing formed say to him who formed it, “Why have you made me thus?” Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honor and another for dishonor? —Romans 9:20-21

When we’re in the midst of worry and fear, we often don’t know what to do. In such times, we need to remember that we have a heavenly Father to turn to.

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!<br>It is like the precious oil upon the head, running down on the beard, the beard of Aaron, running down on the edge of his garments.<br>It is like the dew of He

Then they brought to Him one who was deaf and had an impediment in his speech, and they begged Him to put His hand on him. —Mark 7:32

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. —John 13:34