Posted by Renae on Apr 30th, 2008 | 6 comments 
Ephesians 6:5 – 8 “Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for...
Posted by Renae on Apr 29th, 2008 | 4 comments
Ephesians 6:4 “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.”
In first-century Rome, men were “real men.” Or at least, they had a very limited definition of real manhood. During that time, the fathers in the families ruled with an iron hand. They could even sentence their children to death, if they wanted to!...
Posted by Renae on Apr 28th, 2008 | 2 comments
Ephesians 6:2 – 3 “Honor your father and your mother’ – which is the first commandment with a promise – ‘that it may go well with you and you may enjoy long life on the earth.”
My Memaw was something special. She worked hard all her life, and brought up eight children. She was wise, and kind, and generous. And boy, could she cook! She always had a big pot...
Posted by Renae on Apr 27th, 2008 | 4 comments
Ephesians 6:1 “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.”
Our daughter, Charis, is a pleaser. From the time she was a tiny baby, she wanted to obey. Mark and I only have to say a stern, “No!” to her, and she will stop immediately. Then, we can be pretty certain she will not do that particular thing again, unless she simply forgets. Though not perfect, she...
Posted by Renae on Apr 25th, 2008 | 6 comments
Happy Weekend! I pray this song will put a spring in your step and praise in your heart!
Love you all.
–r
Renae Brumbaugh is an author, humor columnist, pastor's wife, mom, seventh grade English teacher, and undercover superhero. Her articles have appeared in publications such as In Touch, Vista, Live, Focus on Your Child, and others. In her free time, Renae enjoys keeping her dear husband in line, carting her children around, and single-handedly ridding the world of the color chartreuse. She drinks entirely too much coffee, in an effort to boost the economy and keep Brazilian farmers in business. Renae writes Bible studies, mystery novels, and lots of other stuff. Learn more about Renae at www.RenaeBrumbaugh.com.
