Parent Time

This past Sunday the kids learned about Onesimus (Philemon 1:1,8-21). This was one character in the Bible that I did not know that much about. Basically, Paul is writing a letter to Philemon about Onesimus and how Onesimus has changed because he became a believer in Christ. The bottom line for the week is: When you belong to God, you can make a difference. When we turn our lives over to God, He makes a difference in us and in turn we can make a difference in others.

Some time this week within the natural rhythm of your family (meal time, drive time, morning time or bed time) take some time with your child(ren) to write out some characteristics of God. Pick one that stands out to you and write it on a piece of paper. Decorate it together and focus on that characteristic of God all week. Find ways to allow God to use that characteristic in you and your children this week. If you see your child displaying that characteristic point it out them. They will be able to see how God is being displayed through them.