Say This: In the movie, Inside Out, we see that a person’s personality and life is built upon their most important “core” memories. When you think about it, the same is true for a family. Our family is built on the things that are most important to us, and is held together by the memories we share together. Of all the things that are important to our family, nothing should be
Try This: Have your family write down a holiday season bucket list where everyone shares 1-2 things that they want to do between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Make sure everyone gets to participate. Some ideas could be going to look at Christmas lights, ice-skating, watching a Christmas movie as a family, Black-Friday shopping, decorating the house, going to the Christmas Eve service, volunteering at a soup kitchen, or going Christmas caroling.
Say This: Recently a controversy erupted in our country as some NFL players began kneeling during the National Anthem as a way of protesting what they see as racial inequality in our country. These players see this as a peaceful protest, allowing them to exercise their first amendment right of free speech. Others, including the President, have said that all Americans should stand to honor our flag, our anthem, and the brave men and women
Watch This: Ask This: What did the guy mean when he said, “If you aren’t giving now, you won’t give when you’re rich”? Ask This: What does it mean to be “rich?” Are we rich? Just for Fun: Pull up this website: www.globalrichlist.com. Select US Dollar and enter some numbers and see what happens. You’ll need to explain it to your kids. Don’t spend too much time on this. Just
Help your family embrace rest as a good thing. Ask This: When was a time when you got real dirty? How good did it feel to get cleaned up? Watch This: Say This: In this scene from the Toy Story 2, we see a toy expert repair Woody and make him as good as new. Just like Woody, our renewal can only occur in the presence of the Master, and
Teach your kids that honesty is the only policy. Say this: One of the most famous stories in all of American history is the story of George Washington chopping down the cherry tree. As the legend goes, shortly after receiving a new hatchet from his father a six-year old Washington damaged one of his father’s cherry trees. When confronted, young George bravely said, “I cannot tell a lie…I did cut
Help your kids learn how your marriage is strong because you and your wife are different, but compatible. Ask this: Begin by asking your family to say the first thing that comes to mind when they hear the following words: Peanut Butter and _______, Cookies and _______, salt and ______, socks and ______, chips and _______, toothbrush and _______, pencil and _______, Phineas and ______, Batman and ______. Isn’t it
Help your kids develop the boldness and confidence to do the right thing…even when it’s hard. Say This: Have you noticed how hard it can sometimes be to do the right thing? Kids don’t want to admit that they’ve told a lie or broken one of mom’s favorite dishes. Teenagers often struggle to stand up for someone at school, or admit that they’ve seen or sent something inappropriate on their
Help your kids make up their mind about what they believe about God and the Bible. Watch this… Ask This: Have you ever had to make a decision real quickly? When and what happened? Say This: (it’s OK if you read this word-for-word) “Has this ever happened to you? Things are going great, and then life unexpectedly forces you to make a decision. Do I…Lie to my parents? Return the money I
This Table Talk will help you guide your kids in how to protect their ears, eyes and mind. Try This: Ask the Youngest Children – Lead the family in singing the children’s song, “Oh Be Careful Little Eyes.” Older Kids – Watch this video of the song “Slow Fade” by Casting Crowns. Watch this: Say This: Have you ever found a birthday present hidden under the bed, or a Christmas gift