" CHILDREN FOLLOW THEIR PARENTS EXAMPLE(S) "

This weeks message is one that I believe each and every parent should pay close attention, this week as we are talking about " Family. " All human beings are related, going back to Adam and Eve. Mankind is a family that shares one flesh and blood. You must remember this if you when prejudice enters your mind or hatred invades your feelings. Please recognize the fact that each person is valuable and unique as we all are a creation of God. As Parents we help Shape the world's future by the way we shape our children's values. How often have you heard me say, What we do good or bad, our Children will do in excess. Now I believe the first step toward helping children live rightly is for the parents to live rightly. Our actions are often copied by those closest to us. What kind of example are you setting for your children? It is important to tell our children about God's work in our past and to help them see what he is doing right now. What are the Turning Points in your life where God intervened? What is God doing for you now? Your stories will form the foundations of your children's belief in God. What kind of legacy will you have? Sharing Spiritual experiences. Do you have traditions - special dates or special places - to help your children learn about God's work in your life? Do you take time to tell them what God has done for you - Forgiving and Saving you, Answering your Prayers, Supplying your Needs? Retelling your story will help keep memories of God's Faithfulness alive in your family. LAST POINT: I believe that it's vital for us to instruct, guide our family in following Christ. A good family life is a reward for following God, I believe in Family Altar (Family Devotions). The values outlined in God's Word include Love, Service, Honesty, Integrity, and Prayer. These help all relationships, and they are especially vital to home life. Is your home life heavenly or just crazy? Reading and obeying God's Word is a good place to start to make your family all that it should and could be. Until Next Time... Jim,