Today is the 5th day of the (2018) New Year. Some have made annual resolutions, most quickly fade away. They are promises we make to ourselves that we generally compromise because they take work and commitment. Our children and youth cannot afford our lack of consistency. This year, let’s vow to build up our children’s…
Category: Faith
Learn To Thank God As Part Of Prayer
Thanking God for everything every night and morning is the most important thing children can do. Daily recognition fortifies their relationship with Him. It is our divine obligation to teach our children to surrender their lives to God and recognize his grace in our lives. This practice not only fortifies our relationship but reminds us that our…
Children Should Expect God’s Blessings and Favor
As a former principal, I found that our children did not expect God’s blessings and favor in their lives. They were victims of self-talk. Early on in life, they became what their self-talk said they were. They were defined by what others told them they were. It was during this time that I discovered and…
DEFINING THE FRUIT FOR CHILDREN
Paul, the author of the Book of Galatians, used the concept of fruit because it created a visual image of the characteristics of the Spirit of Christ. When teaching the Fruit of the Spirit, we always see a chart or pictures of fruit. Most people can recite the nine basic characteristics but how many examine…
Core Values Early In Life
Step out of your comfort zone. We can no longer sit and wait for change, we must intentionally take action each day to improve situations and conditions around us. Remember, ‘it is not about you”. We’ve been charged with the commandment to Love thy neighbor – give of yourself. These are core values. Teaching our…
Fruit of the Spirit For Children
22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:22,23 Paul, the author of the Book of Galatians, used the concept of fruit because it created a visual image of the characteristics (or virtues) of Christ. When teaching…