Bible Passage: “The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them.” (Proverbs 20:7 NIV) Scripture Reading: Psalm 112:1-2 It’s fairly easy to have good character when life is …
Don’t Waste What God Taught You
Bible Passage: “Be shepherds…not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.” (1 Peter 5:2-3 NIV) Scripture Reading: Proverbs 4:1-2 One of the helpful things …
They’re Looking for Someone to Follow
Bible Passage: “Start children off on the way they should go…” (Proverbs 22:6 NIV) Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:4 A big misconception about young people is that they don’t want guidance. …
You’re Building More Than You Realize
Bible Passage: “A good person leaves an inheritance to their children’s children…” (Proverbs 13:22 NIV) Scripture Reading: Psalm 145:4 Most people think of “inheritance” in terms of money. A house, …
Investing in the Next Generation
Bible Passage: “Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up…” (1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV) Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10:24; Proverbs 27:17 There’s a big difference between giving advice to a …
They’re Watching More Than Listening
Bible Passage: “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1 NIV) Scripture Reading: Titus 2:6-7; 1 Timothy 4:12 People (kids especially) rarely remember all your …
Don’t Keep It to Yourself
Bible Passage: “We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord…” (Psalm 78:4 NIV) Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 6:6-7; 2 Timothy 2:2 Rodney Dangerfield’s iconic “I don’t get …
The Way of Sacrifice
Bible Passage: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7 ESV) Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 4:1-8; Hebrews 12:1-3 The …
The Way of Glorifying God
Bible Passage: “Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16 ESV) Scripture …
The Way of Obedience
Bible Passage: “Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me.” (John 14:21 NIV) Scripture Reading: John 14:15-24; Matthew 7:24-27 In a world that equates manhood …
