The Best Family Life

We say it all the time… “You are what you eat.” Is that right? What does that mean? How does what you eat affect your behavior? Is this true of us spiritually? How so? Jesus had an interesting perspective on this… One that really upturned long-standing traditions of holy people trying to remain holy: Matthew 15:10–20 (NLT) Then Jesus called …

Next Generation Faith

Is there anything tangible that has been handed down through your family? What is it? Why do you think passing on things like this is an important part of family life? What about faith? Do you think families typically pay enough attention to how their faith will be passed down from generation to generation? Legacies are built one moment at …

Family Titles

For this week’s discussion, I’m going to challenge you to do something a little different. Break up into groups. Men together, and women together in separate groups. Okay.. Are you in groups now? What did you grow up dreaming about, or expecting in your future marriage? What are some specific ways—either positively or negatively—your family situation (parents, their marriage, etc.) …

Children and Parents

As a child, what was the biggest thing you ever did to disrespect or disobey your parents? How big of an issue is lack of respect today between parents and children? Why might it be difficult for us to honor Jesus as a child honors a parent, or serve Him as a servant serves a master? Based on our past, …