• Jesus is sweeter. Being still is hard. (last week).

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• Jesus is sweeter. Being still is hard. (last week).
• Growing in evangelizing and discipling our kids. (this Week) Models matter.

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• Jesus is sweeter. Being still is hard. (last week).
• Growing in evangelizing and discipling our kids. (this Week) Models matter.
• Being intentionally invested in the lives around us. Longer process, but Jesus sends us to the harvest. Each day matters. (next week).

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my kids this summer:

Things we outsource:

• Mow the lawn.
• Cleaning gutters.
• Fixing things around the house.
• Car maintenance.
• Clothing and food.

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75% of the time we spend with our kids in our lifetime will be spent by age 12.

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You have spent 90% of your time with your children when they turn 18 years old.

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You Don’t Have As Long With Your Parents As You Think.

Tim Denning. Medium.com Mar 28, 2019

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Psalm 78:1-8

¹Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth! ² I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old, ³ things that we have heard and known, that our fathers have told us. ⁴ We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. ⁵ He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children, ⁶ that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn,

Psalm 78:1-8

and arise and tell them to their children, ⁷ so that they should set their hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments; ⁸ and that they should not be like their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation whose heart was not steadfast, whose spirit was not faithful to God.

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Big Idea: From the start, God’s design has been for every single follower of Jesus to make disciples, who make disciples, who make disciples-

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…and I’ve deepened in my view of the importance of helping our kids love Jesus as parents and as a community of faith.

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• Understanding who God is, is the most important thing in life.

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Psalm 78:1-8

¹Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth! ² I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old, ³ things that we have heard and known, that our fathers have told us. ⁴ We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. ⁵ He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children, ⁶ that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn,

Psalm 78:1-8

¹Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth! ² I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old, ³ things that we have heard and known, that our fathers have told us. ⁴ We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. ⁵ He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children, ⁶ that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn,

• Understanding who God is, is the most important thing in life.

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• Personal passion: ‘What we LOVE defines what we DO’

Value #1: “More Joy in Jesus”

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• Understanding who God is, is the most important thing in life.

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• Personal passion: ‘What we LOVE defines what we DO’

Value #1: “More Joy in Jesus”

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• Kids are sponges, soaking it in and watching. RIGHT NOW.

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• Understanding who God is, is the most important thing in life.

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• Reading, truly reading, the Bible will change your life.

Psalm 78:1-8

¹Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth! ² I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old, ³ things that we have heard and known, that our fathers have told us. ⁴ We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. ⁵ He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children, ⁶ that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn,

Psalm 78:1-8

¹Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth! ² I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old, ³ things that we have heard and known, that our fathers have told us. ⁴ We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. ⁵ He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children, ⁶ that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn,

• God’s giving of the law (v. 10; Exod 19–40)

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• God’s giving of the law (v. 10; Exod 19–40)

• God’s parting of the Red Sea (vv. 13, 53; Exod 14–15)

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• God’s giving of the law (v. 10; Exod 19–40)

• God’s parting of the Red Sea (vv. 13, 53; Exod 14–15)

• God’s guidance through the wilderness (v. 14; Exod 13:21; Num 10:34)

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• God’s giving of the law (v. 10; Exod 19–40)

• God’s parting of the Red Sea (vv. 13, 53; Exod 14–15)

• God’s guidance through the wilderness (v. 14; Exod 13:21; Num 10:34)

• God’s provision of water and food (vv. 15–16, 23–29; Exod 17:6; Num 20:8–11)

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• God’s giving of the law (v. 10; Exod 19–40)

• God’s parting of the Red Sea (vv. 13, 53; Exod 14–15)

• God’s guidance through the wilderness (v. 14; Exod 13:21; Num 10:34)

• God’s provision of water and food (vv. 15–16, 23–29; Exod 17:6; Num 20:8–11)

• God’s judgment against sin (vv. 30–31; Num 11:33–34)

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• God’s giving of the law (v. 10; Exod 19–40)

• God’s parting of the Red Sea (vv. 13, 53; Exod 14–15)

• God’s guidance through the wilderness (v. 14; Exod 13:21; Num 10:34)

• God’s provision of water and food (vv. 15–16, 23–29; Exod 17:6; Num 20:8–11)

• God’s judgment against sin (vv. 30–31; Num 11:33–34)

• God’s mercy toward his people (vv. 38–39; Exod 34:6)

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• God’s giving of the law (v. 10; Exod 19–40)

• God’s parting of the Red Sea (vv. 13, 53; Exod 14–15)

• God’s guidance through the wilderness (v. 14; Exod 13:21; Num 10:34)

• God’s provision of water and food (vv. 15–16, 23–29; Exod 17:6; Num 20:8–11)

• God’s judgment against sin (vv. 30–31; Num 11:33–34)

• God’s mercy toward his people (vv. 38–39; Exod 34:6)

• God’s signs and wonders against Egypt (vv. 44–51; Ex 7–11)

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• God’s giving of the law (v. 10; Exod 19–40)

• God’s parting of the Red Sea (vv. 13, 53; Exod 14–15)

• God’s guidance through the wilderness (v. 14; Exod 13:21; Num 10:34)

• God’s provision of water and food (vv. 15–16, 23–29; Exod 17:6; Num 20:8–11)

• God’s judgment against sin (vv. 30–31; Num 11:33–34)

• God’s mercy toward his people (vv. 38–39; Exod 34:6)

• God’s signs and wonders against Egypt (vv. 44–51; Ex 7–11)

• God’s victory over Israel’s enemies and provision of land (v. 55; Joshua)

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• God’s giving of the law (v. 10; Exod 19–40)

• God’s parting of the Red Sea (vv. 13, 53; Exod 14–15)

• God’s guidance through the wilderness (v. 14; Exod 13:21; Num 10:34)

• God’s provision of water and food (vv. 15–16, 23–29; Exod 17:6; Num 20:8–11)

• God’s judgment against sin (vv. 30–31; Num 11:33–34)

• God’s mercy toward his people (vv. 38–39; Exod 34:6)

• God’s signs and wonders against Egypt (vv. 44–51; Ex 7–11)

• God’s victory over Israel’s enemies and provision of land (v. 55; Joshua)

• God’s choosing David as king (vv. 67–72; 1 Sam 16:1–13; 2 Sam 7)

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• Understanding who God is, is the most important thing in life.

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• Reading, truly reading, the Bible will change your life.

• Teaching is meeting others where they are.

Psalm 78:1-8

¹Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth! ² I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old, ³ things that we have heard and known, that our fathers have told us. ⁴ We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. ⁵ He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children, ⁶ that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn,

Psalm 78:1-8

¹Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth! ² I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old, ³ things that we have heard and known, that our fathers have told us. ⁴ We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. ⁵ He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children, ⁶ that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn,

• Understanding who God is, is the most important thing in life.

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• Reading, truly reading, the Bible will change your life.

• Teaching is meeting others where they are.

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• Life goes by way too fast.

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• Understanding who God is, is the most important thing in life.

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• Reading, truly reading, the Bible will change your life.

• Teaching is meeting others where they are.

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• Life goes by way too fast.

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• Raising kids is more complicated than I can imagine. (debate)

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• Understanding who God is, is the most important thing in life.

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• Reading, truly reading, the Bible will change your life.

• Teaching is meeting others where they are.

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• Life goes by way too fast.

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• Raising kids is more complicated than I can imagine. (debate)

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• There is a great amount of joy in this journey of parenting.

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• Understanding who God is, is the most important thing in life.

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• Reading, truly reading, the Bible will change your life.

• Teaching is meeting others where they are.

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• Life goes by way too fast.

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• Raising kids is more complicated than I can imagine. (debate)

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• There is a great amount of joy in this journey of parenting.

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• A major thing we can teach, is teaching them to read (watching).

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• Understanding who God is, is the most important thing in life.

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• Reading, truly reading, the Bible will change your life.

• Teaching is meeting others where they are.

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• Understanding who God is, is the most important thing in life.

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• Reading, truly reading, the Bible will change your life.

• Teaching is meeting others where they are.

• Trusting God in the gap of my teaching and their knowing.

Psalm 78:1-8

¹Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth! ² I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old, ³ things that we have heard and known, that our fathers have told us. ⁴ We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. ⁵ He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children, ⁶ that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn,

Psalm 78:1-8

¹Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth! ² I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old, ³ things that we have heard and known, that our fathers have told us. ⁴ We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. ⁵ He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children, ⁶ that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn,

Psalm 78:1-8

and arise and tell them to their children, ⁷ so that they should set their hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments; ⁸ and that they should not be like their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation whose heart was not steadfast, whose spirit was not faithful to God.

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Psalm 78:1-8

¹Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth!c² I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old, ³ things that we have heard and known, that our fathers have told us. ⁴ We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. ⁵ He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children, ⁶ that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn,

• Understanding who God is, is the most important thing in life.

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• Reading, truly reading, the Bible will change your life.

• Teaching is meeting others where they are.

• Trusting God in the gap of my teaching and their knowing.

• Praying with Desperate dependence for our kids to put their confidence in Jesus.

Psalm 78:1-8

¹Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth! ² I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old, ³ things that we have heard and known, that our fathers have told us. ⁴ We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. ⁵ He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children, ⁶ that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn,

Psalm 78:1-8

and arise and tell them to their children, ⁷ so that they should set their hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments; ⁸ and that they should not be like their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation whose heart was not steadfast, whose spirit was not faithful to God.

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Psalm 78:1-8

and arise and tell them to their children, ⁷ so that they should set their hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments; ⁸ and that they should not be like their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation whose heart was not steadfast, whose spirit was not faithful to God.

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• Understanding who God is, is the most important thing in life.

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• Reading, truly reading, the Bible will change your life.

• Teaching is meeting others where they are.

• Trusting God in the gap of my teaching and their knowing.

• Praying with Desperate dependence for our kids to put their confidence in Jesus.

• Praying our kid's faith overflows to a life of joyful obedience

Psalm 78:1-8

and arise and tell them to their children, ⁷ so that they should set their hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments; ⁸ and that they should not be like their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation whose heart was not steadfast, whose spirit was not faithful to God.

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Psalm 78:1-8

and arise and tell them to their children, ⁷ so that they should set their hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments; ⁸ and that they should not be like their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation whose heart was not steadfast, whose spirit was not faithful to God.

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Our Challenges:

Our Challenges:

• Help in understanding who God is, as the most important thing in life.

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Our Challenges:

• Help in understanding who God is, as the most important thing in life.
• Reminders that it is worth it, year in and year out, sometimes when everything seems to go wrong.

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Our Challenges:

• Help in understanding who God is, as the most important thing in life.
• Reminders that it is worth it, year in and year out, sometimes when everything seems to go wrong.
• I am limited on the best way to raise our kids to treasure Jesus, and simply become a product of our present system.

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Our Challenges:

• Help in understanding who God is, as the most important thing in life.
• Reminders that it is worth it, year in and year out, sometimes when everything seems to go wrong.
• I am limited on the best way to raise our kids to treasure Jesus, and simply become a product of our present system.
• Our limited willingness to consider there might be a better approach than what we have done and are doing when sharing biblical truth in essential, transferable, age-appropriate ways.

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Our Challenges:

• Help in understanding who God is, as the most important thing in life.
• Reminders that it is worth it, year in and year out, sometimes when everything seems to go wrong.
• I am limited on the best way to raise our kids to treasure Jesus, and simply become a product of our present system.
• Our limited willingness to consider there might be a better approach than what we have done and are doing when sharing biblical truth in essential, transferable, age-appropriate ways.
• No relief from the strain of parenting.

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Our Challenges:

• Help in understanding who God is, as the most important thing in life.
• Reminders that it is worth it, year in and year out, sometimes when everything seems to go wrong.
• I am limited on the best way to raise our kids to treasure Jesus, and simply become a product of our present system.
• Our limited willingness to consider there might be a better approach than what we have done and are doing when sharing biblical truth in essential, transferable, age-appropriate ways.
• No relief from the strain of parenting.
• Challenges in building community to reinforce the hope, joy and truth and boundaries for the best life.

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Our Challenges:

• Help in understanding who God is, as the most important thing in life.
• Reminders that it is worth it, year in and year out, sometimes when everything seems to go wrong.
• I am limited on the best way to raise our kids to treasure Jesus, and simply become a product of our present system.
• Our limited willingness to consider there might be a better approach than what we have done and are doing when sharing biblical truth in essential, transferable, age-appropriate ways.
• No relief from the strain of parenting.
• Challenges in building community to reinforce the hope, joy and truth and boundaries for the best life.
• Where to go to navigate tough problems raised by kids.

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Our Family ministry vision

• Value #1   The way kids begin their journey with God has an extraordinary impact on their lifetime experience with Him.

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Our Family ministry vision

• Value #1   The way kids begin their journey with God has an extraordinary impact on their lifetime experience with Him.
• Value # 2  God has specially and uniquely positioned parents to be the greatest influence in the spiritual lives of their kids.

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Our Family ministry vision

• Value #1   The way kids begin their journey with God has an extraordinary impact on their lifetime experience with Him.
• Value # 2  God has specially and uniquely positioned parents to be the greatest influence in the spiritual lives of their kids.

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Filter everything through our Vision:   Engaging/leading kids and equipping and empowering parents along their journey to find ever-increasing, joyful, lifetime journey with Jesus (God).

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Our Family ministry vision

• Through 4 key strategies…

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• …awesome Sunday experience

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Our Family ministry vision

• Through 4 key strategies…

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• …awesome Sunday experience

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• …corporate large group event (Hillcrest and outreach)

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Our Family ministry vision

• Through 4 key strategies…

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• …awesome Sunday experience

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• …corporate large group event (Hillcrest and outreach)

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• …parent experience at home 

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Our Family ministry vision

• Through 4 key strategies…

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• …awesome Sunday experience

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• …corporate large group event (Hillcrest and outreach)

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• …parent experience at home 

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• …training of parents and leaders (resource)

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The Key: Authentically modeling lives of treasuring Jesus.

A Disciple Follows Jesus, builds community, and seeks transformation.

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The Key: Authentically modeling lives of treasuring Jesus.

The Key: Authentically modeling lives of treasuring Jesus.

• Do your kids see you pursue your personal joy in Jesus in life and in your marriage? (Following Jesus)

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The Key: Authentically modeling lives of treasuring Jesus.

• Do your kids see you pursue your personal joy in Jesus in life and in your marriage? (Following Jesus)

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• Are you actively and consistently cultivating relationships with others who treasure Jesus? (Building Community)

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The Key: Authentically modeling lives of treasuring Jesus.

• Do your kids see you pursue your personal joy in Jesus in life and in your marriage? (Following Jesus)

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• Are you actively and consistently cultivating relationships with others who treasure Jesus? (Building Community)

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• Do you engage those yet to believe in meaningful dialogue and relationship? Do your kids see those interactions? (Seeking Transformation)

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• Be the Happiest people they know.

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Some Parenting encouragements:

Some Parenting encouragements:

• This is a journey, and there is joy in the journey.

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Some Parenting encouragements:

• This is a journey, and there is joy in the journey.
• Have fun. PLAY. Enjoy them.

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Some Parenting encouragements:

• This is a journey, and there is joy in the journey.
• Have fun. PLAY. Enjoy them.
• Meet kids where they are; celebrating the effort.

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Some Parenting encouragements:

• This is a journey, and there is joy in the journey.
• Have fun. PLAY. Enjoy them.
• Meet kids where they are; celebrating the effort.
• When you say something, it must matter, especially in setting appropriate boundaries.

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Some Parenting encouragements:

• This is a journey, and there is joy in the journey.
• Have fun. PLAY. Enjoy them.
• Meet kids where they are; celebrating the effort.
• When you say something, it must matter, especially in setting appropriate boundaries.
• Spark curiosity and encourage questions.

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Some Parenting encouragements:

• This is a journey, and there is joy in the journey.
• Have fun. PLAY. Enjoy them.
• Meet kids where they are; celebrating the effort.
• When you say something, it must matter, especially in setting appropriate boundaries.
• Spark curiosity and encourage questions.
• Foster conversations with our kids rather than talk at them.

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Some Parenting encouragements:

• This is a journey, and there is joy in the journey.
• Have fun. PLAY. Enjoy them.
• Meet kids where they are; celebrating the effort.
• When you say something, it must matter, especially in setting appropriate boundaries.
• Spark curiosity and encourage questions.
• Foster conversations with our kids rather than talk at them.
• Don’t answer questions they aren’t asking.

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Some Parenting encouragements:

• This is a journey, and there is joy in the journey.
• Have fun. PLAY. Enjoy them.
• Meet kids where they are; celebrating the effort.
• When you say something, it must matter, especially in setting appropriate boundaries.
• Spark curiosity and encourage questions.
• Foster conversations with our kids rather than talk at them.
• Don’t answer questions they aren’t asking.
• Make the goal discovery rather than directives.

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Some Parenting encouragements:

• This is a journey, and there is joy in the journey.
• Have fun. PLAY. Enjoy them.
• Meet kids where they are; celebrating the effort.
• When you say something, it must matter, especially in setting appropriate boundaries.
• Spark curiosity and encourage questions.
• Relax and trust God.

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Psalm 145 I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. ²  Every day I will bless you ‘and praise your name forever and ever. ³ Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable ⁴  One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. ⁵  On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.

⁶  They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds, and I will declare your greatness. ⁷  They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness and shall sing aloud of your righteousness. ⁸  The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. ⁹  The LORD is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.

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