Authority and Submission
Submission doesn’t mean wives are doormats, blindly carrying out orders. It means they’re willingly supportive of their husband’s leadership. Dignity, equality, and unity are the essentials of submission.
Submission doesn’t mean wives are doormats, blindly carrying out orders. It means they’re willingly supportive of their husband’s leadership. Dignity, equality, and unity are the essentials of submission.
Studying the life of King Solomon, Pastor Chuck reflects on the strengths and vast accomplishments of this renowned leader. Uncover what led Solomon away from a place of security into a place of vulnerability and weakness as his focus shifted from God.
It’s shallow to think God is at our beck and call, eager to give us everything and anything we ask for. Prayer doesn’t work this way—Jesus isn’t a genie. The purpose of prayer is to glorify God.
There may be people in your life who are causing conflict and tension—take it first to God in prayer. Refuse to retaliate and trust God for the outcome.
From 1 Kings, Pastor Chuck Swindoll examines the life of this theologian, scholar, administrator, diplomat, and architect. Investigate how Solomon’s studies and work led him to be a blessed leader of Israel who lived in peace with surrounding nations.
It takes courage to step out from the safety of the hothouse of Christianity and walk through the open door of evangelism. It is risky. It isn’t easy. But guess what? It’s never been easy. In fact, at times it has been downright deadly.
If you want to get beyond the grave you need to trust in the One who Himself has gotten beyond the grave and lives forever.