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March 2011
Feb 28 2011 - 3:52pm
As the Bible describes in James 3, the tongue may be small, but it can do an awful lot of damage. Unfortunately, name-calling, cursing, bickering, whining, and putdowns find their way into most homes. Yet our words also have the power to heal, mend rifts, encourage other people, and praise God. Proverbs 25:11 (NIV) compares well-chosen and well-timed words to “apples of gold in settings of silver.”
Feb 28 2011 - 3:55pm
Ask God: To help you and your kids use positive, God-pleasing words. To guard your tongue from temptations to curse or use his name in vain. To help your family members use words that uplift one another. Parenting Insights These guidelines from Children’s Ministry Magazine describe how profanity affects children: Ages 2 to 5 Preschoolers simply repeat what they hear, so try to limit media exposure. Don’t react to foul language with shock or anger; calmly explain that those words hurt people’s feelings. Ages 6 to 9 Explain that words are “bad” when they’re used to hurt others. Also explain that misusing God’s name is disrespectful. Tell children we can use God’s name to praise him or pray to him. Ages 10 to 12 Preteens use profanity to get a reaction from adults and to impress friends. Let them know that obscene language and gestures aren’t acceptable, and teach them discernment to censor their own language.
Feb 28 2011 - 4:01pm
“Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.” Ephesians 4:29
Feb 28 2011 - 4:04pm
Explore children’s thoughts about words by asking these discussion questions:
Mar 1 2011 - 11:21am
Use these devotional ideas to get your family talking about language—and how we use it.
Mar 1 2011 - 11:43am
What’s Playing at the Movies and What Music Is Releasing
Mar 1 2011 - 11:57am
What’s happening right now that may affect your children and family:
