Which of the following are similar to the ways you've served Christ in your family? [check all that apply]
• Taught your kids to see God's glory in nature
• Washed the dishes without being asked
• Played a board game with your kids
• Encouraged your wife to finish her master's degree
• Attended a child's open house at school
• Worked fewer hours to be with your family
• Set an example of a godly prayer life for your children
• Held a crying child
• Swung on the tire swing with your daughter
• Told your wife why you're still in love with her
• Told your son he's got what it takes
• Coached soccer
• Let you child correct you now and then
• Fixed the vacuum cleaner
• Taught your sons to ride a bike
• Listened patiently to a complaint of your wife
• Taped your child's artwork to your office wall
• Admitted to your kids that you were wrong
• Told your children how Christ entered your life
• Cleaned up vomit
• Taught your children to love books
• Been romantic without expecting sex
• Told your daughter she's smart/beautiful
• Set standards for your kids and stuck to them
• Dealt graciously with a busybody neighbor
• Peeled carrots
• Watched movies together
Crunch City Theme of the Week: How Good Feels Friday, September 24, 2004
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Men of IntegritySeptember/October 2004Crunch CityTheme of the Week: How Good FeelsFriday, September 2475
Key Bible Verse: The generous prosper and are satisfied; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed (Proverbs 11:25). Bonus Reading:Mark 10:28–31
Jerry was hurting. He and Becky had left behind a prominent career and comfortable family backgrounds to serve Christ in a Christian ministry in Dallas. They were to raise their own financial support. But, as is often the case under such arrangements, Jerry got far behind in his support. They had precious children to feed—and a bank that liked to be paid.
Jerry's predicament came to the attention of a Christian who'd become successful in the restaurant business. This brother told Jerry, "God has blessed me greatly. I believe I should share it with you. I'll financially support you for x amount. And, by the way, here are the names of ten other businessmen I believe will support you, too."
And they did! In addition, deep friendships were formed. Mutual encouragement was given. Prayer support was established.
Yes, Jerry and Becky gave up house and family to follow Christ. But as they entered into His Kingdom support network, their needs were met. In the process, the families of these godly businessmen fulfilled Christ's [Bonus Reading] promise, providing them with many brothers, parents, and children.
—Steven Lawson in Men Who Win
My Response: Someone I could challenge to team up with me in doing good is …
Thought to Apply: One of the most difficult things to give away is kindness—it is usually returned.
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