This winter was really long, and although we’ve seen spring for awhile now, we want to make sure that our winter season spiritually is over and that spring time has come. What happens in spring? The flowers begin new growth, the grass begins to come up, the trees bud, new life is born. So too, should this be a refreshing time of new life in our spirits. Get the kids outside, read a new book, start something new that would be refreshing to your soul. Let spring inside and prepare for the next step God has for you to take.
Obstacles…
The Bible tells us to “run the race set before us’, but many times there are obstacles to that run. The enemy is out to get us and those on our team. It doesn’t matter if we are faster, we have to be smarter. Smarter than the enemy. Smarter than his tricks. Make sure this week, you have covered your ‘team’ in prayer, so that the enemy has less chance of breaking through the line.
Family Is Stronger if Kept By God
A three-fold chord isn’t easily broken. When God is the center of our family, and we make the circle around Him, it is strong…like a band of gold and is hard to break.
What Is Family?
fam·i·ly /ˈfam(ə)lē/ noun 1. a group consisting of parents and children living together in a household. 2. THOSE WHO LOVE YOU WHETHER THEY ARE RELATED OR NOT Many of us grew up that family has to be related to us. But really, we find over the years that there are many definitions of who are family is, who we are really close to, who adds to those that are natually related to us. Family looks different for everyone. Most families are not traditional mom, dad and kids anymore. Most families are a combination of step parents, grand parents, nieces and nephews, etc. Some family members may be neighbors and friends. The truth of the matter is that the structure everyone’s family looks different. We need to teach our children that …
Stand Up: Speak Out
Statistics shows that most people walk away and don’t get involved. Even adults. You wouldn’t want this to happen to someone you love. Most bullys will quit the unwanted behavior if someone interferes. BE AN INTERFERRER…
Cyber Bullying…
Cyberbullying is when someone uses technology to send mean, threatening, or embarrassing messages to or about another person. It might be in a text, e-mail, direct message, or in a post online. What are your teens doing when they are online, whether it is on their computer, a tablet, or phone. Are they looking at things they shouldn’t be? Are they commenting on posts from others? Are they watching videos? Are they commenting on someone’s body? face? or hair? Are they being uplifiting or hurtful? Comments that may seems innocent to some, may be actually very hurtful. Become involved with what’s happening online…
Teaching About Bullying
What is it… Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems.
Success vs. Value
We often mix up the difference between “Success” and “Value”. Success is what we do and accomplish. Success is scoring a touchdown, running a race, winning the spelling bee. Value is who we are. It’s what’s on the inside. Value is how we treat others. Value is being kind, respectful, honoring. Although success is fun and creates great memories with our children, we want them to be people of value. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. Phil 4:8
