Family Devotion: God’s Royal Children Know How to Wait
“I want it, and I want it right now.” Four-year-olds talk like that. So do some teenagers, and so do childish grownups who have never learned how to wait. One of the greatest life skills that we need, both to prosper financially and eternally, is to sacrifice short-term pleasure for long-term gain. The harder parents are willing to work on this when their kids are little, the happier and more productive they will be as adults. Homework first. Then play. Chores first. Then toys.
The little schnauzer that was our childhood pet was a sweet little pup, but we soon learned that you better not touch her while she was eating. She would snarl and bare her fangs because from her canine point of view, that might just be her last meal. One of the reasons why people are so impatient with their lives is that they are afraid that there might be nothing good in their futures, so they better get it now. There just might be no tomorrow.
Psalm 27:14 says, Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. With the Lord, there are always good things in your tomorrow. Always.
September 29, 2008
Bible Stories for Kids: The Good Samaritan
One day a man who studied the law asked Jesus a question. “Master,” he asked, “what must I do to live with God in heaven?”
Jesus answered him, “What does God in his law tell you to do?”
The lawyer said, “God tells us to love him with all our hearts, with all our souls, and with all our minds. And we are to love our neighbors as ourselves.”
“Do this,” Jesus said, “and you will live with God in heaven.”
“But who is my neighbor?” asked the lawyer.
Jesus told this story to answer the lawyer’s last question: “While traveling in the country, a man was attacked by some robbers. They beat him, took his clothes, and left him to die on the road…
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September 26, 2008
Toy recalls
1. Toy Police Cars Recalled by TCB Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08412.html)
2. Four-Wheeled Ride-On Vehicles Recalled by Razor USA Due to Throttle Controller Defect (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08410.html)
3. Razor USA Recalls PowerWing Three-Wheeled Scooters Due to Laceration Hazard (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08409.html)
September 25, 2008
Bible Stories for Kids: Jesus Walks on Water
After Jesus had fed more than 5.000 people, he told his disciples to get into the boat and go back across the Sea of Galilee. He said that he would meet them later. Jesus then sent all the people away. Now that he was alone, he went up the hill. Here Jesus prayed to the heavenly Father for a long time.
As the disciples were crossing the sea, it became dark. Suddenly a terrible storm came up. Big waves rocked the boat back and forth. The disciples rowed as hard as they could. But the wind was so strong they couldn’t get to the other side. All that night they worked hard to move the boat to land.
When it was nearly morning, Jesus came to his disciples. Even though the waves were high, Jesus was walking on the water. How surprised and afraid the disciples were to see someone walking on the water! They cried out, “It’s a ghost!”
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September 19, 2008
Simplicity Cribs Purchased at NE Furniture Mart Recalled
Retailers:
AAFES, of Dallas, Texas
Babies“R”Us, of Wayne, N.J.
Burlington Coat Factory/Baby Depot, of Burlington, N.J.
K’s Merchandise (out of business)
Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Nebraska Furniture Mart, of Omaha, Neb.
ShopKo, of Green Bay, Wis.
Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc, of Bentonville, Ark.
September 17, 2008
Soccer goal nets and Children’s water bottles recalled
1. Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Children’s Metal Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08399.html)
2. Regent Sports Recalls Soccer Goal Nets Following Strangulation Death of a Child (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08400.html)
September 16, 2008
Family Bible Hour on Sundays at Living Hope
This little light of mine…I’m gonna let it shine!
Sunday School for 3 yrs and up, begins in the Chapel at 9:15.
Teen Bible Study is in the Learning Center (across the sidewalk from the church) at 9:15.
Adult Bible Study is at 9:30 in the Fellowship Hall. Enjoy a cup of coffee while we study God’s Word together.
Our worship service begins at 10:30. Please join us every Sunday morning for fellowship and learning. Visitors are always welcome at Living Hope!
September 16, 2008
Jesus Time
Dear OPL families,
You are invited to “Jesus Time” on Fridays at 5:30 pm. We provide a little pizza and a little taste of the Word about Christ, plus pray for each family there. All in 20-30 minutes.
Pastor J
September 15, 2008
Bassinets recalled due to deaths
Infants Strangled to Death in Simplicity Bassinets: CPSC Urges Consumers To Stop Using Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 Convertible “Close-Sleeper” Models. Six Retailers Agree To Stop Sale and Recall Simplicity Bassinets Due To Strangulation Hazard.
Go to << U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website>> for more info
September 12, 2008
Jesus feeds thousands of people with five loaves of bread and two small dried fish
Once Jesus sent his twelve disciples out to tell people about their Savior and to heal the sick. They went from town to town preaching the gospel and healing sick people.
When the disciples came back to Jesus, they told him about everything they had done. Jesus knew how tired his disciples were from all their work. But they couldn’t get any rest where they were because so many people were coming to Jesus. So Jesus said to his disciples, “Come, let us go to a quiet place where you can rest.” Jesus and his disciples got into a boat and crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee.
After the people found out where Jesus was going with his disciples, they hurried by land to that place. When Jesus stepped out of the boat, many people were waiting for him. Jesus felt sorry for the people and taught them many things about God and salvation. He also healed the sick.
All that day the people stayed with Jesus. Late in the afternoon the disciples said to Jesus, “Send the people away. There are no towns here where the people can buy food…
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September 12, 2008
