St. Angela Merici Society at 2302 Oak Shores Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339 US - Our 24 Family Ways

Our 24 Family Ways

This looks interesting and can be found at: http://www.wholeheart.org/wh_press_our_24_family_ways.cfm. I haven't checked yet to see if it's available at the Homeschool Store... Our 24 Family Ways by Clay Clarkson Price: $19.95 Our 24 Family Ways was born out of a simple realization that Christian character is shaped as much by the language we use as it is by the lifestyle we choose. Think about it: How are family values really transmitted from one generation to the next? The hand-off will occur when your children say to their children, “In our family, we...” and a value for work or self-control or devotion is passed along. Our 24 Family Ways is simply our attempt to create the language of values for our family that will shape the development of a Christian lifestyle in our children, and prayerfully in their children. We are sharing it with you in the hope that it will be of eternal value to your family as well. Of course, the words of God’s Word are the most important language you can pass on to your children. That’s why each of the 24 family ways is reinforced by five defining Scripture verses or passages. Each way is a practical principle for Christian living drawn from the deep well of biblical truth and wisdom, expressed in language that is easy for your children to understand and remember. It is God’s truth for family life. If you are like most Christian parents, you want to teach your children the Bible, instill in them biblical values, train them in Christian character, and strengthen their relationship with the Lord. Our 24 Family Ways is designed to help you accomplish each of those goals in your child’s life. It is just a tool, though, not a detailed “how to” plan of child training or an unbending list of rules. It needs only a prayerful, loving parent to make it useful and effective. In addition to the 24 values, or ways, in six areas of Christian family life, it is also filled with 120 carefully selected related Scriptures, 24 character quality definitions, and 120 complete family devotional outlines. There are also creative suggestions for integrating the ways into your family life, and a handy review page with a fill-in-the-blank version of the 24 Family Ways. Our 24 Family Ways is a resourceful tool to help you disciple your children. Our 24 Family Ways is an 11” x 8 1/2” Wire-O spiral bound 70-page tabletop flip chart. The sturdy pressboard covers create a firm easle for the heavy, coated paper stock inside. A large wall poster of the 24 Family Ways is also included. The children’s pages may be photocopied for coloring and posting. Our 24 Family Ways Concerning Authorities in our family...

• 1. We love and obey our Lord, Jesus Christ, with wholehearted devotion.
• 2. We read the Bible and pray to God every day with an open heart.
• 3. We honor and obey our parents in the Lord with a respectful attitude.
• 4. We listen to correction and accept discipline with a submissive spirit. Concerning Relationships in our family...
• 5. We love one another, treating others with kindness, gentleness and respect.
• 6. We serve one another, humbly thinking of the needs of others first.
• 7. We encourage one another, using only words that build up and bless others.
• 8. We forgive one another, covering an offense with love when wronged or hurt. Concerning Possessions in our family...
• 9. We are thankful to God for what we have, whether it is a little or a lot.
• 10. We are content with what we have, not coveting what others have.
• 11. We are generous with what we have, sharing freely with others.
• 12. We take care of what we have, using it wisely and responsibly. Concerning Work in our family...
• 13. We are diligent to complete a task promptly and thoroughly when asked.
• 14. We take initiative to do all of our own work without needing to be told.
• 15. We work with a cooperative spirit, freely giving and receiving help.
• 16. We take personal responsibility to keep our home neat and clean at all times. Concerning Attitudes in our family...
• 17. We choose to be joyful, even when we feel like complaining.
• 18. We choose to be peacemakers, even when we feel like arguing.
• 19. We choose to be patient, even when we feel like getting our own way.
• 20. We choose to be gracious, even when we don’t feel like it. Concerning Choices in our family...
• 21. We do what we know is right, regardless what others do or say.
• 22. We ask before we act when we do not know what is right to do.
• 23. We exercise self-control at all times and in every kind of situation.
• 24. We always tell the truth and do not practice deceitfulness of any kind.

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