Live Oak Families:
What do you think about this camp? http://www.whatisorange.org/campkidjam/ We're pretty excited about it and would love to attend with your kids. Check it out as well as the two Texas locations and dates and let us know if you're interested!
Email: kimberly@live-oak.org if your interested or would like some more information!
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Gettin' in Rhythm
Raise your hand if you feel like the holiday season was a blur of frenzied activity. Yah, me too. Don't we all sometimes worry that, in all of the busyness, we miss connecting with the ones we love the most? So now that we've closed the storage tub to end another holiday season, let's start thinking about reestablishing a family routine.
By creating a rhythm in our families, we have the chance to strategically use the time we already spend together. Most families have certain times of the day that they're together, maybe in the morning before the day gets started, or the quiet of bedtime. Often, with a little effort we can use that time to connect with each other and teach our kids to connect with God.
This month's Parent Link Live podcast on www.OrangeParents.org suggests that we reclaim one ealtime each week. Use the questions on your weekly Parent Cue to start conversation as a family. Or, if you're out at mealtime, download the Parent Cue app on your smart phone for mobile mealtime discussion guides.
For more ideas about strategically creating a thythm in your family, check out www.OrangeParents.org
With you,
The Tree House Club Leaders
By creating a rhythm in our families, we have the chance to strategically use the time we already spend together. Most families have certain times of the day that they're together, maybe in the morning before the day gets started, or the quiet of bedtime. Often, with a little effort we can use that time to connect with each other and teach our kids to connect with God.
This month's Parent Link Live podcast on www.OrangeParents.org suggests that we reclaim one ealtime each week. Use the questions on your weekly Parent Cue to start conversation as a family. Or, if you're out at mealtime, download the Parent Cue app on your smart phone for mobile mealtime discussion guides.
For more ideas about strategically creating a thythm in your family, check out www.OrangeParents.org
With you,
The Tree House Club Leaders
Monday, January 7, 2013
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
The Amazing Race.
My
dad is a runner. I have many fond memories of spending Saturday
mornings cheering for Dad as he ran local 5K and 10K road races. His
first marathon was particularly big. Dad had been training for months
but finally the weekend came. Our family traveled with him to Nashville
to cheer him on.
We chose different spots along the course to cheer. At the first mile, all the runners were enthusiastically smiling as they passed us. But farther down the race, many of the runners looked a lot less cheerful. By mile 20, the runner’s faces showed nothing but sheer DETERMINATION, which is deciding it’s worth it to finish what you’ve started. As runners crossed the finish line, their faces reflected the pride in having gone the distance.
Our lives are like a big Amazing Race, and when we practice determination, we can be the one who goes the distance and finishes strong.
The monthly memory verse is: “Let us keep on running the race marked out for us,” Hebrew 12:1b, NIrV.
When God asks us to do something, He’s often guiding us step-by-step in a certain direction that we may not even see or realize. Our determination to be the one who follows God leads us closer to the good things He has in store for us!
In Week One’s Bible story, God tells Noah to build an ark (Genesis 6:5-22). It took him years, but Noah was determined to make the wise choice and follow God no matter how long it took! Our Bottom Line is: Be the one who keeps doing what’s right. Since we trust that God is in control, we are motivated to keep doing what we know is the right thing.
In Week Two, our Bible story tells when God met Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:1-12). Moses gained the determination he needed to lead God’s people out of slavery because he trusted our powerful God. So when He asks us to do something, we can know He will give us the strength to see it through and be with us through the journey. Our Bottom Line is: Be the one who does what God says because He’s AWE-some.
In Week Three, our Bible story shows how Ruth is determined to stick by Naomi during the very hardest times (Book of Ruth). Ruth didn’t want Naomi to feel alone and overwhelmed with how her life turned out. Our Bottom Line is: Be the one who sticks by someone in need. Sometimes when we decide to help someone, it gets harder than we expected it would. But we should be determined to help however long and in whatever way is needed.
In Week Four, Colossians 3:23-24 helps us understand the principle of work. As we work, we can be determined to finish the job right, and with a good attitude, because we know we’re always serving God. This week our Bottom Line is: Be the one who works hard, because God sees your heart. God pays attention to all the work that we do, even the smallest things. And it really pleases Him when we do those things with a good attitude!
When you put your faith in God, He’ll give you the strength you need to keep doing what you should do—even when it’s hard and even when others give up. Because when you have the determination to finish what you’ve started, you won’t miss out on the good things God has in store for you.
By Jessica McKee ©2012 The reThink Group. All rights reserved. www.ThinkOrange.com *Used by permission.
We chose different spots along the course to cheer. At the first mile, all the runners were enthusiastically smiling as they passed us. But farther down the race, many of the runners looked a lot less cheerful. By mile 20, the runner’s faces showed nothing but sheer DETERMINATION, which is deciding it’s worth it to finish what you’ve started. As runners crossed the finish line, their faces reflected the pride in having gone the distance.
Our lives are like a big Amazing Race, and when we practice determination, we can be the one who goes the distance and finishes strong.
The monthly memory verse is: “Let us keep on running the race marked out for us,” Hebrew 12:1b, NIrV.
When God asks us to do something, He’s often guiding us step-by-step in a certain direction that we may not even see or realize. Our determination to be the one who follows God leads us closer to the good things He has in store for us!
In Week One’s Bible story, God tells Noah to build an ark (Genesis 6:5-22). It took him years, but Noah was determined to make the wise choice and follow God no matter how long it took! Our Bottom Line is: Be the one who keeps doing what’s right. Since we trust that God is in control, we are motivated to keep doing what we know is the right thing.
In Week Two, our Bible story tells when God met Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:1-12). Moses gained the determination he needed to lead God’s people out of slavery because he trusted our powerful God. So when He asks us to do something, we can know He will give us the strength to see it through and be with us through the journey. Our Bottom Line is: Be the one who does what God says because He’s AWE-some.
In Week Three, our Bible story shows how Ruth is determined to stick by Naomi during the very hardest times (Book of Ruth). Ruth didn’t want Naomi to feel alone and overwhelmed with how her life turned out. Our Bottom Line is: Be the one who sticks by someone in need. Sometimes when we decide to help someone, it gets harder than we expected it would. But we should be determined to help however long and in whatever way is needed.
In Week Four, Colossians 3:23-24 helps us understand the principle of work. As we work, we can be determined to finish the job right, and with a good attitude, because we know we’re always serving God. This week our Bottom Line is: Be the one who works hard, because God sees your heart. God pays attention to all the work that we do, even the smallest things. And it really pleases Him when we do those things with a good attitude!
When you put your faith in God, He’ll give you the strength you need to keep doing what you should do—even when it’s hard and even when others give up. Because when you have the determination to finish what you’ve started, you won’t miss out on the good things God has in store for you.
By Jessica McKee ©2012 The reThink Group. All rights reserved. www.ThinkOrange.com *Used by permission.
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