Rob Rienow, Author at Visionary Family Ministries - Page 13 of 18

Candid Thoughts from a Christian Teen

By RW Rienow, age 15 In thinking about my time, priorities, and relationships, I wrote the following paragraphs… Do I see signs of disorganization in my life? Yes! Usually, I am on top of things such as school work and being on time to sporting events. But...

The Role of the Family in God’s Plan for the World

In Matthew 28, Jesus gave a Great Commission to his followers, “Make disciples.” I have little doubt that you would say that you desire to be a Great Commission Christian, and that your dream is to be a part of a Great Commission church. We desperately want to see...

The Power of Reverence – By Amy Rienow

How does a Wife Reverence her Husband?             I will never forget the day I was exposed to some amazing teaching about the power of a wife’s reverence towards her husband. I had decided to take a bath to unwind after a long day. As I was relaxing, I was listening...

Husbands, Love Your Wives

I believe the primary job description for husbands in the Bible can be found in Ephesians 5:25-26. “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, to make her holy, cleansingher by the washing with water through the word…” I...
Is Your Marriage a House with No Foundation?

Is Your Marriage a House with No Foundation?

Getting married without a Christ-centered, Bible-driven purpose is like building a house without a foundation. It can be done. You can purchase a plot of ground, and pay someone to starting building you a house…right there on the grass. The frame will go up, and the...

Overwhelmed, Burned-Out, and Discouraged

These three words describe a lot of pastors I know. Their days are spent counseling, setting up chairs, answering email, attending strategic planning meetings, preparing to preach, reading about current events and culture, fixing the sound system, visiting the sick,...

The Path to Ridicule

Choosing to believe in the truth and sufficiency of the Bible is not the path to popularity. It is quite the opposite. “For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” —1 Corinthians 1:18...
Raising Siblings With Kingdom Vision

Raising Siblings With Kingdom Vision

Has God blessed you with multiple children? You know the challenge of sibling relationships! What is your vision for how your sons and daughters will relate to one another? Could it be that God has brought them into the world for shared Kingdom mission? This message...

5 Reasons NOT to do Family Ministry

Many churches are jumping on the Holy Spirit powered reformation of family ministry. Unfortunately, some are exploring family ministry for the wrong reasons. Here are five reasons NOT to build a family ministry in your church. The majority of children and teens...
What is a Visionary Marriage?

What is a Visionary Marriage?

Can a Christian man and a Christian woman be married to one another, but not have a Christian marriage? Absolutely. Two Christians can say “I do,” but not have a shared, compelling, Bible-driven vision for their life together. Find a Christian engaged couple. Ask...