Threshold Parents – Dec 16, 2011

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THIS WEEK
Topic: Protect Your Identity
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Threshold Formal Christmas Party
Formal dress optional.
Free hot food and Christmas fun!

Friday December 16, 2011
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: Free

NEXT WEEK…
Christmas Movie Night
School’s Out for Christmas Break!
Come relax with a movie & popcorn!

Friday December 23, 2011
7:11 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Church of the Rock
Cost: Free

LAST WEEK

One of the biggest challenges for teenagers is developing a healthy self-identity. I know that’s one of the common topics I hear in my conversations with parents here in our church. This week, using the life of King David, our small groups started a two-week series that challenges teenagers to develop identities based on God’s standards, not our culture’s standards.

Our culture says we should identify ourselves by our physical, intellectual, and social abilities. But God is more concerned with our inner being—our hearts. Abilities and skills and talents matter, of course, but Christians are called to cultivate lives of character and identities that reflect God’s heart.

This week, find time to talk with your teenager about his/her identity. Here are some possible questions you could use:

How do you define “inner beauty” or “inner strength”?
What do you think it means to be a person “after God’s own heart”?
What plans do you believe God has for your life?

Talk about your own experiences in discovering God’s plan and purposes for your life. Emphasize how you appreciate all of your teenager’s gifts and talents and skills, but ultimately what matters is the condition of his/her heart.

Have a blessed week!

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