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April 15th, 2008

Empowering Kids: Family Devotions

By CMIV

In the Old Testament, there was this idea that parents needed to be an integral part in their children’s lives. In fact, this idea even went so far as to place the parents in the prime role of responsibility when it came to instructing their children in how to live life for God. In the book of Deuteronomy, we find this admonition from the Lord, given to the people of Israel, after their redemption from Egypt . Deuteronomy 11:18-21 says this, “You shall put these words of mine in your heart and soul, and you shall bind them as an emblem on your forehead. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you are at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you rise. Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates, so that your days and the days of your children may be multiplied in the land that the Lord swore to your ancestors to give them, as long as the Heavens are above the earth.” Where has that gone? » I want to read more! »

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April 15th, 2008

MAN TO BOWL OF FRUIT

By CMIV

TOPIC: Fruit of the Spirit
TEXT: Galatians 5:22,23,25; Romans 8:13, 14

(Begin drawing man.) I’m going to draw a picture of a person that we’re going to let represent each of us. The person that you are and that other people see is made up of your thoughts, words, and actions. How you live is important. People can tell if you are like God or not by watching you. You need to live like God but there is a sinful nature inside you that fights against that happening. Why does it matter? » I want to read more! »

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