How does your self-esteem measure up?
Romans 12:3 (NLT)
Don’t think you are better than you really are.
Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves,
measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.
It’s not how smart you are, not how much you earn, not what you own. Faith is your measuring stick. And honestly, even that is a gift from God.
Proverbs 3:5 (ESV)
Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
Less self-sufficient. More God-reliant.
School’s out, some kids are headed to . . .
camp.
“Camp is a chance for kids and teenagers to escape the constant pressures and distractions of their everyday lives. It’s an open door to new adventures. It’s a place for them to discover their purpose and consider their future. Camp is life changing. And Christian camps provide an eternal perspective by demonstrating the love of God through the counselors and staff who serve as positive role models for campers.”
Christian Camp and Conference Association
Are there Christian camps near you? Do you know some campers? Add them to your prayer list.
Lord, equip the campers for adventure, supply the counselors with patience and humor, shelter them all with your outstretched hand, transform lives in Jesus’ name.
John 1:12 (CEV)
People accepted him
and put their faith in him.
So he gave them the right
to be the children of God.
I believe; thus I’m a child of the heavenly Father (it’s my God-given right).
Genesis 1:27 (NIV)
So God created mankind in his own image.
Two errors to avoid:
Recreating God in the image of your earthly father.
Recreating yourself in the image of your earthly father.
The image of your heavenly Father is stamped on your soul. Wear it well.
Exodus 20:12 & Ephesians 6:2
Honor your father and your mother.
It’s simple: half of your DNA comes from your father, half comes from your mother.
It’s who you are. Honor (value) each half of yourself. 
“Train your child in the way in which you know you should have gone yourself.”
Charles H. Spurgeon (1834 – 1892)
If only our children would learn from our mistakes.
Your thoughts on your father?
Your father might be a good example. Your father might be a bad example.
You can be a good example. You can be a bad example.
Think carefully.
Psalm 23:6 (ESV)
Surely goodness and mercy shall
follow me all the days of my life.
Look back and see goodness and mercy. They’re just a step behind you.
