The mission of Lamplighter Ministries is “to make ready a people prepared for the Lord, by building Christ-like character one story at a time.” The mission of t...
Join us for a special episode as Mark sits down with Lamplighter board member Shad Bolen to explore the powerful opening of 1 Samuel. How did Hannah raise her son in such a short time, and how does that contrast with Eli the priest, who had his entire life to instruct his sons?
In this insightful conversation, Mark and Shad dive into the text to uncover key lessons on family leadership, staying near the Lord, and how young Samuel recognized the voice of a holy God. Together, they discuss brokenness in the family, God’s grace, and why godly leadership is the foundation of a strong home.
Tune in and be encouraged in your walk of faith.
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Four Styles of Parenting ~ Part 1
In this first installment of our two-part series on parenting, we take an in-depth look at four common parenting styles: Dictatorial, Detached, Enmeshed, and Indulgent. How do these approaches shape a child’s heart, mindset, and future choices? This episode explores the root causes of apathy, depression, and rebellion in children, helping parents recognize the effects of their own parenting style.
Teens will also gain insight into how their upbringing influences their behavior—and why their parents’ mistakes don’t excuse irresponsible choices. Through Biblical and modern-day examples, we’ll examine the consequences of each parenting style and discuss practical steps for breaking harmful cycles.
Join us as we unpack the patterns that shape families and explore how to cultivate wisdom and responsibility in the next generation.
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The Strong-Willed PARENT Part 2
Join Dr. Mark Hamby in this unique new seminar series as he shares that it is, "Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Our children need to hear the beating of our hearts rather than the beating of our voices. Join Mark as he relates his experiences as a shepherd and shares an important lesson that becoming a shepherd involves more than simply owning sheep.
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The Strong-Willed PARENT! Part 1
Join Dr. Mark Hamby in this unique new seminar series as he shares that it is, "Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Our children need to hear the beating of our hearts rather than the beating of our voices. Join Mark as he relates his experiences as a shepherd and shares an important lesson that becoming a shepherd involves more than simply owning sheep.
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The Unseen Miracle
The world tells us that seeing is believing, but the Bible might have a different story…
It’s Joshua’s first day on the job and he has to cross the Jordan River with the Israelites. He is about to discover that God doesn’t always use the same miracle twice.
On today’s episode, dive deep into Joshua chapter five and discover how God works in ways unseen so that He can truly open our eyes. Miracles unfold, monuments are built, and God reveals Himself in ways we don't always see coming.
The mission of Lamplighter Ministries is “to make ready a people prepared for the Lord, by building Christ-like character one story at a time.” The mission of this ministry is deeply rooted in the truths found in Malachi 4:6 and Luke 1:17. The gospel writer Luke quotes from Malachi 4:6 in his first chapter. His handling of the text is peculiar because he leaves out part of the quote and adds a sentence that changes the entire meaning of Malachi’s text. In Malachi we read: “To turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.” In Luke we read: “To turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” The first part of this verse is identical in both passages. The second part, “turning the hearts of the children to their fathers” is similar to “turning the disobedient to the wisdom of the just.” It appears that Luke is emphasizing that children’s hearts (the disobedient) will turn to their fathers, if their fathers’ hearts become righteous and worthy. The last part of the verse in Malachi, “lest I come and smite the earth with a curse,” has been deleted and new text has been added, thus changing the meaning. Generally, the New Testament writers will change an Old Testament text to help clarify the intended meaning, but here Luke changes the meaning of the text entirely. Whereas the Old Testament closes out with the word “curse” and a strict warning, the New Testament closes out with hope and an emphasis on grace—“the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all, Amen.” By Divine design the Old Testament closes in “curse” and the New Testament closes with “grace.” When Luke the physician quotes Malachi 4:6 and removes the curse, I believe he was adding that which is at the heart of Christian discipleship—“making ready a people prepared for the Lord.”
As I studied Luke’s addition, I realized that the words “make ready” and “prepared” are the very essence of our mission. The word “ready,” in Greek, hetoimaz het-oy-mad’-zo, means to prepare, provide, construct, create, or make ready through internal fitness. The word “prepared,” in Greek, kataskeuaz, kat-ask-yoo-ad’-zo, means to build, make, ordain, or prepare thoroughly and properly by external equipment. Lamplighter Ministries has a two-fold focus: preparing people to serve the Lord through internal character development and external career preparation. The words “ready” and “prepared” form the foundation for our mission at Lamplighter. We are building Christ-like character internally through inspiring and godly role models, and motivating individuals to live a life of excellence through external opportunities that cultivate their God-given abilities into the highest level of skill and excellence.
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