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Thank You God

12/17/2012

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        I just wanted to thank You for keeping Your promises. When I was young, You taught me Your ways. As I grew in age, You helped me to not forget Your teachings. You disciplined me in my arrogance. You helped me understand Your love with respect to those who seem to struggle with godliness.  Funny?! When I asked to be like You - I didn't know it would take sooo long.

(Will I ever get there?)

Anyway - Thank You for teaching me to become like You.

The Lord's humbled . . . John A. Reeves
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A Tough World

7/18/2011

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It's a tough world for people - even children.  I talk about the tough world in a new article entitle "Plans A, B, C, or God's Plan".  If you let your kids read these articles, I suggest that you read this one with them and guide them through some of these tough concepts.

Remember, be the Lord's humbled when looking for a plan to live by.

The Lord's humbled . . . John A. Reeves
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Summer, Family, and God

7/11/2011

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I love my family and I've been enjoying the summer.  But yesterday was special.  It was a day of worship.

We worshiped at our in-laws house and talked about various scriptural passages; i.e., John 17:20-21; Matthew 28:18-20.  I like to use deductive reasoning when teaching and it is wonderful to see how young children are able to reach proper conclusions in Scripture. 

They realized that God has a relationship with Jesus.
They realized that God and Jesus want a relationship with people.
They realized that the teachings of the apostles are important.
They realized that to be ONE with God and Jesus then it is important to follow the word of God; i.e., the apostle't teachings.
They realized that being ONE with God is to be united with Him.
Wow, if children can see that - who are humble by nature - then all people should.  Sadly, not everyone is humble enough to give in to their personal selfishness and follow the teachings of Christ.

Are you humble before God?
The Lord's humbled . . . John A. Reeves
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Make God Special For Others

1/11/2011

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Hello everyone

I wanted to share an e-mail my boss sent out to our work staff.  In it he, basically, shares how important it is to have Christ shared to others.  God has been a wonderful blessing to me and my family.  I am happy to glorify God through the kind words of another.  Thanks Nathan.

Yesterday at Greenlawn church there was an unusual event. The sermon was on testimony and witnessing.  After a brief introduction many Greenlawn elders came forward with prepared cardboard signs.  Each sign held by each elder [. . .] had their sins or struggles written on one side.  They presented this to the audience in silence one at a time from the center podium.  Then they flipped the sign over and written there was the change God had done in their lives.  For me, it was a powerful example.

The preacher then asked everyone in the pews to pull out a comment card and do what the elders had done.  We were to write struggles and what God had done on opposite sides of the card.  We were supposed to do it right then and the service paused for five minutes.

Some of the girls in cottage [. . .] and John and Crystal Reeves sat behind my family and I during the service.  I had kept on eye on the teen girls, as always, and noticed that, as always, they were drawing pictures and reading books and writing notes.  One was studying her softball playbook. They do this respectfully, but generally unaware of the sermon.  They are teenagers.

However . . . apparently the elders action got their attention.  I was able to read one of the girls notes afterward, offered freely.  On the "Struggles" side of the note it said 'don't live with parents'.  On the "What God has done" side it said 'God gave me two godly foster parents who love me'.
 
In case anyone forgot, what we do here matters greatly.  We do it in the shadows it seems, and get very few pats on the back or big awards or recognition.  Jesus tells us "Then your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you."  I have a hunch that the secret rewards will be worth the wait.
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Scouting

6/25/2010

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"For I (God) have chosen him (Abraham), that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing righteousness and justice, so that the LORD may bring to Abraham what he has promised him" (Genesis 18:19).

My son, who is 8,  and I are going on a cub scouting trip this weekend.  I, myself, followed the tradition of my dad who also went through the scouting experience. It is a good program for boys and I recommend it.  I am glad my boy enjoys being outside and learning new things.  I want to be a part of his life and help him as he grows.  Is this something God expects from every dad?  How involved should parents, especially dads, be involved in their children's lives?

Abraham was also expected to be involved in his family's lives.  Why?  Because God knew he (Abraham/dad) would naturally have an impact, whether good or bad, on the future development of his children.  Did Abraham play with his kids?  I am sure he did.  Did Abraham discipline his children?  Hopefully.  Did he show his family the love he had for his wife?  I believe so.  How much more important then did he take the responsibility of teaching his family about the love of God through "the ways of the Lord"?  It was imperative.

Should fathers/parents today be any less involved in teaching and loving their children in the "ways of the Lord"?  Absolutely not.  Please recognize your task and be about parenting your children in the Lord.

The Lord's humbled . . . John A. Reeves
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Children Are Precious Gifts From God

3/29/2010

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'Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.  Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth.  Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!  He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate" (Psalm 127:3-5).

It's 11:00 pm and my little boy is sitting on my lap.  He is a handsmoe little guy who is full of energy, inquisitiveness, and bull-dogged attitude.

Wow!  Is it important to be a good dad to him and my other kids?  You bet.  In fact, God has given me a responsibility to fullfil.  As I understand my responsibility more and more I realize that he is my boy on loan from God.  One day God will ask me about my role as a dad for his children.

Parents need to be good gifts for the children that the Lord gives them.  The are precious people and moldable.  They are souls.  Pray daily for the Lord to lead you in such a way that your children will look to God for all things good.

The Lord's humbled . . . John A. Reeves
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I Love My Kids

3/11/2010

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"Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature" (1 Corinthians 14:20).

I love my kids because they challenge me.  I love my kids because they honor me.  I love my kids for their laughter and tears.  I even love my kids when they present problems that force me to be very, very patient.

I love my kids because they are infants in evil and because they have so much to learn.

Adult Christians need to recognize that there are things that God doesn't want us to be experts in - evil ways that are ungodly.  God loves His children and He wants them to be experts in godly understanding and brotherly hearts.

God loves His kids.

The Lord's humbled . . . John A. Reeves
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Children

3/1/2010

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"Train up your child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it" (Proverbs 22:6).

A proverb is a statement that generally works out.  It would be nice to believe that we as parents have a lot of perfect and godly children running around.  However, the reality is that all people, even our kids, have the mind to make their own choices even if we, as godly parents, did the best possible job we could do.

Yet, what never leaves the child is the teachings of Christ that always remains in the back of their brain.  How many people do you know that "fell away" from God and lived a worldly lifestyle.  If you talk with them, it is evident that they still know where to find the truth.  They have been impacted by truth.  And the truth continually reminds them of their inappropriate lifestyle (whatever it is).  I believe that this is the idea behind this proverb.  If you train your children in the way that they should go, the training will always be in their mind to guide them - even if they choose not to follow it.

So, with every opportunity you have with your children, train them in the godly way that they should go so if they do fall away they will know how to get back on the godly path to eternal life.

The Lord's humbled . . . John A. Reeves
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