“Growing A Healthy Family” “Growing A Healthy Family” Dave Klusacek October 6, 2013 October 6, 2013 “Helping People Meet Christ and Grow In Him”

"It takes wisdom to have a good family, and it takes understanding to make it strong." Prov. 24:3 (NCV) Prov. 24:3 (NCV)

"You must teach these commandments to your children and talk about them when you are at home or out for a walk; at bedtime and the first thing in the morning." Deut. 6:7 (LB)

1. in a healthy family. in a healthy family. Foundations

"In everything you do, put God first, and He will direct you and crown your efforts with success." Prov. 3:6 (LB) "In everything you do, put God first, and He will direct you and crown your efforts with success." Prov. 3:6 (LB)

2. in a healthy family. in a healthy family. Interests

"Whatever you do, do it all for God's glory. I Cor. 10:31 (NIV)

"Talk with each other much about the Lord." Eph. 5:19 (LB) "Talk with each other much about the Lord." Eph. 5:19 (LB)

3. in a healthy family. in a healthy family. Relationships

"...what a man is really like is shown by the kind of friends he chooses." Prov. 27:19 (LB) "...what a man is really like is shown by the kind of friends he chooses." Prov. 27:19 (LB)

4. in a healthy family. in a healthy family.Scheduling

“making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” Eph. 5:16-17 (NIV)

"Very early in the morning... Jesus got up and went off to a solitary place where he prayed." Mark 1:35 (NIV) "Very early in the morning... Jesus got up and went off to a solitary place where he prayed." Mark 1:35 (NIV)

5. in a healthy family. in a healthy family. Troubles

"Call upon Me in your day of trouble and I will deliver you and you will honor Me." Ps. 50:15 (NIV)

"As for me and my family, we will serve "As for me and my family, we will serve the Lord." Jos. 24:15 (NIV)

EYES FOCUSED LOVING HEART ALL FOR GOD’S GLORY