Getting Here
Visit our contact/directions page for a Google map and instructions on taking Metro.
For Your Kids
Your children will love exploring God's story at Discovery Land.
What To Expect
Sunday is a big day in this busy Christian community. Learn more about what goes on.
What We Believe
Discover our core values and beliefs as a church.
Our Pastors
Learn about the pastors and pastoral teams here at Covenant Life.
Explore Covenant Life
Starting Point is the beginning of involvement at Covenant Life. Join the class any Sunday.
Applying “Don’t Waste Your Kids”
0 Comments
Yesterday my father Gregg Harris preached the latest message of our series titled “Don’t Waste Your…Kids.” The artwork for it was created by Sue Robb, a longtime member of our church.
You can download the message or listen online here.
Also, here are this week’s questions prepared by pastor Don DeVries to help us—particularly parents, in this case—apply the message in our personal devotions, family times or times of fellowship with friends and care groups.
1. In his message, Gregg Harris reminded us that God normally works through his created order to accomplish his purposes. In other words, God uses the diligence and faithful labor of dads and moms as his tools to train, instruct and direct our children. In what ways have you neglected or delegated this vital responsibility? In what ways is the Lord calling you to change?
2. Psalm 127 refers to children as a blessing, a “heritage” and a “reward.” In your heart, do you agree with God’s assessment for the children that he has given you? If not, what thinking and heart attitudes is the Lord calling you to change?
3. Gregg Harris challenged parents to train our children to be included in our lives. He said that, “when children are not trained to be included on the household team, they…live like guests in their own homes with no clear sense of purpose.” Parents (specifically dads and single moms), what practical steps can you take to train your children to be included “on the household team”?
4. He also called parents to partner with our kids and include them in our lives. Parents (specifically dads and singles moms), in what practical ways could you enter into a partnership with your kids to include them in various aspects of your life (spiritual, vocational, recreational, hobbies, projects, etc.)?
Commenting for this entry is closed. We close commenting on all blog entries after 30 days to avoid spammers who try to exploit older blog posts.