initial meeting of the dads
TRANSCRIPT
–Jon Stewart
“Fatherhood is great
because you can ruin
someone from scratch”
Meeting of the DadsDecember 2014
Soul Pancake Clip on Fatherhood
–De
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:6-9 “ And these words that I command you
today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your
children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie
down, and when you rise. 8 You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your
eyes. 9 You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your
gates.” k2
Begins with usInsistence upon faith in God and obedience to Biblical principles
Self-sacrificial, willingness to prioritize family
Highly engaged, invested time, willing to listen
Purposeful modeling of traits they wanted kids to take on: respect, patience, love
Convey a sense of control at home
Sensitive to the impact of their words
Often explained directives or rules
Assumed responsibility in developing children’s faith
Raising Spiritual Champions1. Be active in the pursuit of your faith
2. Always tell the truth
3. Never cheat or steal
4. Always show respect to others
5. Help others whenever opportunity arises
6. Control your tongue
Raising Spiritual Champions7. Take good care of your body
8. Don’t judge motives of others, only behavior affecting you personally
9. Work hard in school to produce the most excellent work possible
10. Carry out household chores
11. Make sure at least one parent always knows where you are
12. Accept the penalties for in appropriate behavior
Electronics
Electronics
Potential Other Topics
Friendships
Media
Chores & Money
Sources• George Barna, Revolutionary Parenting, Tyndale (2007)
• Brainy Quotes
• www.soulpancake.com, The Fatherhood Project, Corbyn Tyson
• Bible Gateway, ESV
• Slideshare from Dr. Stephen Grcevich, “Raising Spiritual Champions”
