Nov 18, 2009
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
Nov 11, 2009
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2009
Joshua Becomes Leader of Israel
Link:
http://searchcio.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid19_gci1007327,00.html
Read in this article what American Airlines Executive Chairman Ed Brennan thinks about great leaders. Do you agree with Mr. Brennan? Why or why not?
Link:
http://www.lead.sdes.ucf.edu/sub/characteristics.php
Students from the University of Central Florida composed this list of leadership qualities. Do you have any of these characteristics? Which ones?
Link:
http://www.jesus-institute.org/life-of-jesus-modern/jesus-ceo.shtml
In this article, Jesus is presented as the example of the perfect CEO. Do you agree? Why or why not?
Like Joshua, we are encouraged by God’s Word to become leaders who accomplish God’s plans. We have an advantage Joshua didn’t have, though–we have Jesus as our example.
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Nov 11, 2009
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Date: Sunday, November 15, 2009
Joshua Sends Spies to Jericho
Link:
http://news.com.com/False+promises+about+ending+spam/2010-7348_3-5475993.html
Link:
http://www.commondreams.org/views03/0725-02.htm
Take a moment to browse these news articles about false promises. Then discuss the following questions as a family:
Do you agree with any of the authors of the articles? Why or why not?
How do you feel when you believe someone is making false promises?
What do we know about God’s promises? Why can we know that God will do big things in our lives?
Make a list of God’s promises and place it in a prominent place in your house. Choose one of the promises to claim as your own for an entire week. Then meet again as a family and tell how God has kept that promise in your life this week.
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Nov 2, 2009
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2009
Balaam’s Donkey Talks
Link:
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Butterflies/english/teach+games/index.html
Surf the above Web site that shows pictures of butterflies in the various stages of their lives. You will find the transformation amazing, especially as the butterfly leaves the pupa case.
Discuss the following questions as a family:
How does God show his power? Share examples.
What amazing things has God done in your life?
Thank God for being amazing!
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Oct 26, 2009
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2009
Moses Sends Spies Into the Promised Land
Link:
http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2005-10-1012-003.shtml
The article found at this Web site boasts of strong metal buildings that withstood multiple hurricanes. Residents attribute the strength of their buildings to the steel arch on which the rest of the building rests.
Discuss the following questions as a family:
What makes buildings stand up? How does having a strong foundation or a steel arch help some buildings withstand the pressure of storms?
How is God our strong foundation? How can God’s strength help us stand up for him against the storms of life?
Make a list of ways you can stand up for God.
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Oct 19, 2009
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2009
The Israelites Build the Tabernacle
Link:
http://www.travelandleisure.com/worldsbest/2009/results.cfm?cat=cities
At the Travel and Leisure Web site, you will find a list of the world’s “Best” awards–best service, best hotels, and so on. There is an old saying: “Find the best for the money.” If you were to plan a trip, would you want to find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions for the money you had to spend? Why or why not? If you were planning a trip for the President of the United States or the Queen of England, how would you choose their accommodations?
Discuss the following questions as a family:
Do you think it was important to the hotel owners listed on the Travel and Leisure “Best List” to have been chosen? Why or why not?
Why is it customary to situate great leaders in the best accommodations?
What makes Jesus a good leader for all times? Does he deserve our best? Why?
How can we serve God by giving him our best?
Ask a family member to lead a prayer in which you commit to excellence in your Christian walk.
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Oct 13, 2009
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2009
The Israelites Worship a Golden Calf
Link:
http://webfirecracker.com/come.together/
In 2002, Max Lucado and Michael W. Smith came together for a worship tour sponsored by Chevrolet. Click on the link given to go to the home Web site for the tour, where you will find a photo essay that captures many special moments from the three days of worship services. You will see Max Lucado speaking and praying. You will also see Michael W. Smith and Third Day presenting music that glorifies God. How do you think music, speaking, and prayer blend in the worship experience? Is one more important than the other? Why or why not?
Link:
http://www.biblegateway.com/
Go to BibleGateway.com and put in the scripture for this lesson (Exodus 32:1-25). Ask a family member to read the passage aloud or take turns reading a few verses at a time. Then discuss the following questions:
In this passage of Scripture, we find that the Israelites were involved in worship using music, speaking, and prayer; yet, God says they committed sin. Why did the Israelites sin?
Why is it important to worship only God?
God alone is worthy of worship. Think of ways that you can worship God as a family.
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Oct 6, 2009
Date: Sunday, October 4, 2009
God Gives the Ten Commandments, Part 2
Link:
http://respectrefugees.org/ecards/index04.shtml
At this Web site, you will find the winners of the “Crossing Borders: Stretching My World” contest. Students were to create posters that showed mutual respect. Scroll down to view the posters that won. Do you think the students conveyed the idea of respect? Why or why not?
Link:
http://www.sweetposters.com/motivational/c52963-respect.html
The “Respect” page for Sweet Posters shows several posters reflecting the concept of respect. One poster shows a boy talking to an elderly man in a wheelchair. Another picture is of a group of boys. Do you think respect should be given to everyone regardless of age? Why or why not?
Read Exodus 19:16-20:21. Then discuss the following questions as a family:
What does the word respect mean to you?
How does God tell us to treat others? How does respecting others honor God?
Let each member say one sentence of a family prayer in which you ask God to help you respect others as a way to honor him.
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Sep 29, 2009
Date: Sunday, September 27, 2009
God Gives the Ten Commandments, Part 1
Link:
http://www.cmohs.org/medal-history.php
Learn about the Congressional Medal of honor at this Web site. Discuss what it means to be “honored” for something you have done.
Link:
http://www.nursingsociety.org/
Click on this URL to read about the Honor Society of Nursing. What do you think an honor society is? What would you suppose someone has to accomplish to become a member of an honor society?
Link:
http://www.co.travis.tx.us/district_courts/criminal_courts/167court/judge.asp
Look at the picture of the judge this Web page profiles. He looks just like any other man; yet, when people talk to him, they address him as “Your Honor.” Why do we give honor to judges and other people in authority?
Discuss the following questions as a family:
What does it mean to be “honored”?
Why should we honor God?
Close your eyes and imagine yourself worshiping at the feet of God the Father. Ask yourself what you might do. Will you sing? pray? Or will you just enjoy being in his presence? How will you show God honor?
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Sep 21, 2009
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Date: Sunday, September 20, 2009
God Provides Water
Link:
http://www.acclaimimages.com/_gallery/_pages/0001-0310-0109-3705.html
Link:
http://www.fotosearch.com/DGT075/cb050855/
Go to these Web sites and spend a few moments looking carefully at pictures of people complaining. What do you notice about the people’s faces? their hands? Discuss how people must feel when they complain. Then allow each family member time to give an answer to the following questions:
Why would God not want us to complain?
How does God respond to us when we complain to him?
What can we do instead of complaining? Why would that be better for us?
Close your eyes and spend a few moments in quiet meditation. Think of ways you can handle stressful situations without complaining.
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