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Texting While Driving
Posted on March 9th, 2010 No comments
Confession time!Do you text while driving?
It seems whenever new technology comes out, it creates new problems when it is joined with driving. Maybe you don’t text and drive, but do you email and drive?
Before “texting” there was talking on the phone while driving. That combination alone may have caused many accidents on the road. Before cell phones it was messing with your radio while driving that created problems for motorists.
Either way you look at it, anything that distracts us from the task at hand while driving can create a dangerous situation. Life is full of distractions. In a similar way I think anything that distracts us from loving God and loving others can create dangerous situations in life.
Jesus gave us a summary of the two must important focus in life.
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: ” ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ (Matthew 22:36-39, NIV)
If we love God and love others, we may reconsider daily distractions. Any maybe “texting” and emails should be saved for red lights!
In His Grip,
Bobby
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HomeConnect Week 1, March 7, 2010
Posted on March 5th, 2010 No commentsFaithWeaver HomeConnect - Spring 2010, Week 01 (March 7)
Date: March 7, 2010
Week 1: Jesus Teaches About Good Fruit (Luke 6:43-44)
Bible Study: Our Christ-like actions show we’re Christians.http://www.pbase.com/ozlem4ever/rotten_fruit
Look at the photos of the rotting fruits and vegetables in order. Which would you rather see on your dining table, fruit from Day 1 or fruit from Day 40?
http://www.savoiafoods.com/fruit%20tray%202.jpg
At this site, look at the picture of the fresh fruit on the tray. What does the glow on the fruit tell you about it? How is the fresh fruit different from the rotting fruit that you saw at the first Web site?
In Luke 6:43-44, Jesus uses fruit to teach about the actions of people. Use what you have learned from the pictures you viewed to answer the following questions:
What did you see on the fruit’s skin that showed you that it was rotting? What did the outside signs tell you about the heart of the fruit? Was it useful once it rotted? Why or why not?What things do you see on fresh fruit that make you want to eat it? What do those things tell you about the heart of the fruit?
What do an individual’s actions tell others about what is in the heart of that person? How do unbecoming actions affect a Christian’s testimony? What actions can you do to show others a healthy walk with Christ?
Group Publishing, http://www.group.com/tips/Default.aspx?tipID=8191
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HomeConnect Week 4, February 28, 2010
Posted on March 1st, 2010 No commentsDate: Sunday, February 28, 2010
Week 13: Jesus Teaches About Loving Enemies (Luke 6:27-38)
Bible Point: Jesus says to treat others as we want to be treated.http://www.nncc.org/Guidance/dc14_develop.social.skill.html
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview?LPid=590
http://humanresources.about.com/od/workrelationships/a/demo_respect.htm
Use these Web sites to explore approaches for treating people in socially acceptable ways. Then read Luke 6:27-38. Based on this Scripture, how do you think God would like for Christians to treat others? Does God expect more or less than what is “socially” acceptable?
Take a piece of paper and write “Treatment of Others” at the top. Draw a vertical line down the center of the page. Label the first column “Socially Acceptable” and the second column “Acceptable to God.” As a family, think of behaviors that belong in each column. Compare the two sides of the paper. How are they alike? How are they different?
Prayer: God, help us remember to see others through your eyes and to treat them as you would.
Group Publishing, http://www.group.com/tips/Default.aspx?tipID=8095
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HomeConnect Week 3, February 21, 2010
Posted on February 22nd, 2010 No commentsDate: Sunday, February 21, 2010
Week 12: Jesus Teaches About Rewards (Luke 6:17-26)
Bible Point: Our lives should focus on what’s important to God.http://www.nahee.org/awards/
Browse this site and read about the awards that are offered. In general, what qualities are rewarded? Do you know someone with any of these characteristics?
http://www.tor.com/homeofthebrave/meettheheroes.html
Look carefully at this site. It tells about heroes who earned awards for their courage. Suppose Christians received bravery awards. What sorts of Christian actions would you reward? Why?
Discuss the following questions as a family:
What are some of God’s rewards?
When will Christians receive God’s rewards? How do you know this?
What sorts of things does God reward? What does this tell us about God’s priorities? What is important to God?
Group Publishing, http://www.group.com/tips/Default.aspx?tipID=8094
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HomeConnect Week 2, February 14, 2010
Posted on February 16th, 2010 No commentsDate: Sunday, February 14, 2010
Week 11: Moses and Elijah Appear With Jesus (Luke 9:28-36)
Bible Study: Jesus showed that he is God’s Son.http://www.stellure.com/
At this Web site, you can upload pictures of yourself and then let the computer show you how you would look with your hair cut in various styles. Sound like fun? Give it a try! Now think about this question: How would you know that someone has just been with a hair stylist?
http://www.jrn.columbia.edu/studentwork/cns/2003-04-11/230.asp
Look at the picture of the barber shaving his customer’s face. Consider this: How would you know that a man has just had his face shaved?
http://www.news.wisc.edu/6961.html
Check out this photograph and article about “purposeful” exercising. Then answer this question: How would you know that someone has just spent time exercising?
Read Luke 9:28-36 as a family and discuss the following:
What telltale signs let you know that someone has been with a hair stylist, barber, or personal trainer?How can you tell that someone has been with God? What sorts of “signs” does God leave on those who spend time with him?
How could people in biblical times know that Jesus had been with God? Can you name events in Jesus’ life that show he was in constant contact with his Father? How did this let the world know that Jesus is God’s Son?
Close in prayer, recognizing Jesus as God’s Son and asking that you, too, will bear signs of spending time with God.
Group Publishing, http://www.group.com/tips/Default.aspx?tipID=8192
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The Great Snowed In of 2010!
Posted on February 9th, 2010 No commentsMake Memories during the blizzard of 2010
It’s amazing to see snow fall!
I love the picture painted in Scripture of how our Savior’s love can wash away our sin, whiter than snow. That is a comforting truth!
As your family is snow bound, how are you redeeming the time?
After storm #1 of 2 to 3 inches of snow falling per hour and a record breaking snow fall of 32 inches is over. What memories will be left? Besides the snow wall lining your driveway that stretches to 5 feet, or pictures you took on your digital camera. What impressions will you leave? Now a few day’s later storm #2 is predicted to fall adding 16 to 20 more inches on top of the already 32 inches of snow. Here is an opportunity to make a memory. Have fun and enjoy your family!
Please share stories and ideas of what you and your family have done during the snow storm of 2010. I am looking forward to hear from you!
In His Grip,
Bobby
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HomeConnect Week 1, February 7, 2010
Posted on February 8th, 2010 No commentsDate: Sunday, February 7, 2010
Week 10: Fishermen Are Astonished by a Miraculous Catch (Luke 5:1-11)
Bible Point: We show love for Jesus by obeying him.http://www.bry-backmanor.org/actpag80.html
Read Luke 5:1-11. Jesus helped Simon Peter catch an abundance of fish. Then Jesus explained to Simon that he would one day be a fisher of men, someone who would seek and win men’s hearts to Jesus. We celebrate winning hearts at Valentines Day. In fact, the heart is associated with “valentine.” Enjoy the activity at this site and think about those you love.
http://www.bry-backmanor.org/actpag78.html
Dive into the task at this site and consider the following questions as you work:
How are the hearts of men, women, and children won to Jesus?
Why was it important that Simon Peter obey Jesus and learn to be a fisher of men?
If we truly love someone, wouldn’t we want that person to know about Jesus? Explain your thoughts on this.
How can we be fishers of men today?
Prayer: Lord, make us fishers of men, women, and children until all of humankind knows about you.
Group Publishing, http://www.group.com/tips/Default.aspx?tipID=8093
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HomeConnect Week 5, January 31, 2010
Posted on February 1st, 2010 No commentsDate: Sunday, January 31, 2010
Week 9: Jesus Is Rejected in His Hometown (Luke 4:22-30)
Bible Point: Jesus deserves our love and gratitude.http://www.bohmann.dk/articles/response_time_still_matters.html
Check out this article on computer response time. Why do you think response time matters to computer users?
http://www.10news.com/news/3908817/detail.html
Read the news article that appears at this Web site to learn how emergency response time is monitored and calculated. Why do you think that quick response to an emergency is essential?
http://www.regents.state.la.us/louisiana_heroes.htm
Browse this Web site to read articles about real-life heroes. How do you feel about the people who made sacrifices to help others? What would you say to some of these heroes if you happened to meet them?
Look at Luke 4:22-30 as a family. As you read, discuss the responses given to Jesus. Did the people believe he was who he said he was? What type of response did Jesus receive? How do people respond to Jesus today?
Group Publishing, http://www.group.com/tips/Default.aspx?tipID=8092
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HomeConnect Week 4, January 24, 2010
Posted on January 25th, 2010 No commentsDate: Sunday, January 24, 2010
Week 8: Jesus Teaches in a Synagogue (Luke 4:14-21)
Bible Point: Jesus came for all people.http://www.fotosearch.com/photos-images/homeless.html
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/homeless/
http://hazel.forest.net/skjold/photo_pages/homeless.htm
Browse these sites, imagining yourself as the poor child, the forsaken elderly person, the prisoner, or the oppressed victim of poverty. Are there days when you feel spiritually poor or impoverished by circumstances that leave you tired and drained? Share these times with each other.
In Luke 4:14-21, Jesus is preaching in the synagogue. He promises that he has the power to free those who believe in him from poverty, imprisonment, and oppression. Discuss the following questions as a family:
Do you think Jesus meant that he would physically free people? Why or why not?
How might someone be free in Jesus without a change of circumstances? Explain.
As a family, take a few moments to brainstorm all the ways that Jesus frees you. How does knowing that you are free in Christ make you feel?
Group Publishing, http://www.group.com/tips/Default.aspx?tipID=8091
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HomeConnect Week 3, January 17, 2010
Posted on January 19th, 2010 No commentsDate: Sunday, January 17, 2010
Week 7: Jesus Performs His First Miracle (John 2:1-11)
Bible Point: Jesus did miracles to show us he is God.http://www.filmnorthflorida.com/locations/Pensacola:-Historic-Pensacola-Village:-Julee-Cottage/
Click on this URL and scroll down to the photograph of the cobbler. Can you tell who the cobbler is by what he does? What hints do you see in the picture?
http://www.medievalwoodworking.com/vld_tools.htm
View these drawings of a 13th century carpenter and his tools. What can you tell about the carpenter by looking at his tools?
http://www.freefoto.com/browse.jsp?id=13-33-0
Study the pictures of a blacksmith. You can double-click on any one image to enlarge it. What things do you see in these photographs that might help you figure out what a blacksmith does?
Discuss the following questions as a family:
How do we use the things people do to help us define who they are?
Do you think the things Jesus did might have helped people identify him as the son of God? How do you think “miracles” played into who people thought Jesus was?
John 2:11 says that when Jesus turned the water into wine, he revealed his glory. What do you think that means? Does Jesus reveal his glory today? How?
As a family, define who Jesus is to you. Ask one family member to write it down. How will this definition of Jesus change the way you live this week?
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Family Ministry
at Redland Baptist Church
About FM at RBC
Family Ministry at Redland Baptist Church is a holistic and intergenerational approach to ministry. Leading the church to come alongside of parents to encourage, equip, and empower them to be the primary disciplers at home to reach this and future generations through the ministries of children, youth, and recreation.
This blog is one tool we use to pursue our purpose in Family Ministry for families to live out Deuteronomy 6:4-7. “Attention, Israel! God, our God! God the one and only! Love God, your God, with your whole heart: love him with all that’s in you, love him with all you’ve got! Write these commandments that I’ve given you today on your hearts. Get them inside of you and then get them inside your children. Talk about them wherever you are, sitting at home or walking in the street; talk about them from the time you get up in the morning to when you fall into bed at night.”
