Johann Pretorius

Parenting Is a Sacred Calling Parenting is not merely a phase of life — it is a holy calling from God. Children are not accidental additions to a household, but gifts entrusted to us by the Lord Himself. As Christians, we therefore have a responsibility before God to be faithful stewards of our children by raising them in His way. Why? 1. Children as a Gift from the LORD Psalm 127:3 “Behold, children are a gift of Yahweh, The fruit of the womb is a reward.” This truth produces humility and...

“Forever, O Yahweh, Your word stands firm in heaven.” Psalm 119:89 (LSB) As I prepared for this week’s Truth discussion, my heart was freshly stirred by the unchanging reality that God’s Word stands firm forever—not only established in heaven, but powerfully at work among His people. I have long believed and confessed the truth that Scripture is inspired by God Himself: “All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness,” 2...

Matthew 18:15–20 “Now if your brother sins, go and show him his fault, between you and him alone; if he listens to you, you have won your brother. But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every fact may be confirmed. And if he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as the Gentile and the tax collector. Truly I say to you, whatever you bind on earth