Parents, this months virtue is Honesty: Moment of Truth you can watch the preview video here: http://vimeo.com/56712116
God
told Abraham that he would be the father of a great nation of people—he
was. God told the Israelites that He would provide for them in the
desert—He did. God told Joshua that the wall of Jericho would fall if
the people marched around it for seven days—it did. God told Mary that
she would have a baby boy—she did.
Jesus said He would die and rise again three days later—He did!
Honesty is important because it builds trust. Honesty is choosing to be truthful in whatever you say and do. What God says is true; He has shown us that time and time again. And that’s one of the reasons we know we can trust God.
But the same should be true in our own lives. If we want other people
to trust us, we need to live honest lives. When we tell the truth and
we follow through with our promises, other people learn to trust us. But
when we cover up who we are, what we’ve done, or we constantly break
our promises, then the people around us stop trusting us. They begin to
wonder if, in the Moment of Truth, can you be trusted?
The monthly memory verse is: “An honest person has respect for the Lord,” Proverbs 14:2a, NIrV.
Living a life of honesty shows that we respect God and the people we
care about. We can find a way to be truthful and still careful of the
feelings of those we care about.
Living an honest life may sometimes be hard. It might mean admitting
when we’ve done something wrong or made an embarrassing mistake. It
might mean passing up a chance to sneak an extra turn and win the game
while your friend isn’t looking. Or it may be as simple as following
through on the things we have promised. Whatever the circumstances, this
month look for ways to be honest so that others can trust you.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Camp KidJam
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!
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!
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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