The most enduring memories are the most ritualized ones. 1. John 3:3 – Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God. 2. 1 Pet. 1:3 – according to his great mercy he has caused us to be born again to a living hope 3. The […]
Kids will spend the most time where they feel the most welcomed. 1. Josh. 24:15 2. Bad company corrupts good morals. (1 Cor. 15:33) 3. Kids will spend the most time where they feel the most welcomed. 4. If you earn your child’s trust, you can better communicate your concerns.
People replicate what their loved ones celebrate. 1. Heb. 3:13 2. Never forget the power of private and public affirmation. (Matt. 3:16-17) 3. People replicate what their loved ones celebrate. 4. Meaningful encouragement always involves intentionality and specificity. 5. If you want it to happen, schedule it to happen.
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The goal is not for your child to look more like you but to look more like Jesus. 1. Gen. 5:1-3 (cf. 1:27) 2. The goal is not for your child to look more like you but to look more like Jesus. 3. Don’t suffocate your child with lesser pursuits. 4. What needs to happen for my
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Resolve to defy any sinful legacy and turn your family around. 1. The sins of the father punish future generations when they become the sins of the children (Deut. 24:16). – Fathers shall not be put to death because of their children, nor shall children be put to death because of their fathers. Each one shall
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Don’t punish your child when you have pushed their limits. 1. Prov. 22:6 2. Don’t punish your child when you have pushed their limits. 3. Discipline based upon the child’s crime and not based on your reputation. 4. Don’t neglect to teach about grace in discipline.
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Don’t kick your spouse when he or she is down. 1. Don’t kick your spouse when he or she is down. 2. Job 2:9 3. Set your banner up as love. 4. Song of Solomon 2:4
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Yellow flags in dating become red flags in marriage. Main Points Years later when she was questioned as to whether she had ever been in love, Moon responded: “Yes, but God had first claim on my life, and since the two conflicted, there could be no question about the result.” 1 Cor. 7:35 – I say
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1. Spending Time Wisely 2. Eph. 5:16 3. Teaching Them Specifically 4. Prov. 22:6
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