How to Command Respect

2Sam 1:13-15 Respect yourself and those with which you work
John 2:8-10 Exceed the expectations of others
Job 1:20-21 Stand firm in your convictions
Dan 3:16-18 Possess security and maturity
1Sam 17:36 Experience personal success
Gen 39:2-5 Contribute to the success of others
Gen 41:33-37 Think ahead of others

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Ehud, Judge of Israel

*God will use any and all means at His disposal to accomplish His purposes
*God can use those who are yielded to His hand, even though they may not have the same degree of spirituality that others might possess
*It is not the ability or inability that matters in the things of God. He can give ability and is able to use whosoever He will

What Can We Do To Promote the Spirituality of Our Children?

Lead by example...Matt 4:18-22
Embrace the instruction of the Lord 1Sam 3:8-10
Admit your limitations...Ex 6:12
Determine to be obedient beforehand
Matt 26:39
L-E-A-D

Forming new "community"

We joined forces with a great group of folks next door. They're quite a positive addition. Together we're forming something that's better than the sum of the parts. God is active.

We will:
Pray together
Love each other
Affection (give and display)
Yield to one another for the benefit
Of the group

We build community and character while we play together.