Physical Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Week 16 – April 12, 2026 through April 18, 2026
This Week:
Brothers,
Last weekend we celebrated the empty tomb, the stone rolled away, and the victory of Christ over sin and death. Easter is not meant to be a once‑a‑year spiritual “high,” but the daily oxygen of the Christian life. So let me ask you: is the resurrection still making a difference in your life this week, or did it quietly get folded up with the bulletin and Easter outfit?
Because if Jesus really walked out of the grave, that changes how we live in our homes on an ordinary Tuesday. It reshapes how we think about our past failures, our present pressures, and the little eyes that are watching us. Scripture calls us to bring our children up “in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4, ESV), not with a cold checklist, but with a heart that has been made alive by the risen Christ. As you read this week’s prayer and meditation, take a moment to consider: what is your life teaching the next generation about the reality of the resurrection and the priority of God?
As you think about your own home and influence, what is one small, concrete way the risen Christ could “show up” in your habits, words, or priorities this week?
Prayer:
God, help me to bring my children up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4)
Ephesians 6:4 – Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Meditation:
Your children learn “following Christ” by watching you. What does your life teach them about the priority of God?
Quote:
John Piper “The word ‘bring them up’ means ‘nourish.’ Behind all a father’s discipline and instruction there should be a felt sense of provision and care, so that children experience his correction as an expression of a great heart of love.”
Events:
Thursday – April 16, 2026
- Morning Bible Study – 6am thru 7:15am
- At the Church in The Loft
- Continuing our new series “Everyday Wisdom: Walking with Christ & One Another through the Book of Proverbs”
- This weeks topic – “War of Words: Life & Death” facilitated by John Edwards.
Saturday – April 18, 2026
Morning Bible Study – 7am
- This week we are continue the study of Leviticus. We’re covering Chapters 6-7.
- Study Guide “Week 4”.
Book Recommendation:
How Should Men Lead Their Families? – Joel R. Beeke
Men should read How Should Men Lead Their Families? because it offers a clear, Christ-centered picture of what godly leadership actually looks like at home. Joel Beeke doesn’t lean on clichés about masculinity; he roots a man’s calling in Jesus’ threefold office as prophet, priest, and king, and shows how that shapes the way we teach, love, and protect our families. Leadership is presented not as domination or passivity, but as humble service patterned after Christ Himself.
This short booklet is ideal for busy husbands and fathers who know they should “lead spiritually” but are unsure where to begin. Beeke gives concrete, realistic steps: opening the Bible with your family, praying with and for them, guarding your home from destructive influences, and making decisions that prioritize their spiritual welfare over your personal comfort. He is honest about our weaknesses and failures, but keeps pointing us back to the gospel as the source of forgiveness and strength to start again.
If you desire to be more than a passive presence in your home—if you want your wife and children to be able to say they were led closer to Christ by your example—this booklet is a powerful place to start. It is short enough to read in one sitting, yet rich enough to fuel discussion in a men’s group or one-on-one discipleship.
New Blog Posts This Week:
Coram Deo,
GraceMen
