Jim Wideman at #d62012

Jim Wideman is giving free stuff away including a Jim Wideman bobblehead.  That is a great way to start a session!

Reaching Kids that Live at Your House 
 "Grandkids are the prize for not killing the first bunch."

"3 out of 4 of things listed in Deuteronomy 6:4-9 happen at home."
"It is important that we practice what we preach. 
 "Ephesians 6:1-4-Dads, the Lord knew this was going to be a problem or He would not have called us out. "
    • Make Jesus King! Watch the voices your kids hear.  Let your house be an oasis. It's important to take back the kingship of Jesus in our homes.
    • Adore Your Spouse-The greatest thing I can do for my daughters is love my spouse. Do this in front of your kids.
    • Give Kids Your Time
    • Be Consistent with Discipline-Correct and tell why.  Every child is different.
    • Different is OK!-Do not compare the two.
    • Encourage giftings-"Train up a child" is not just having a talk with our kids.
    • Venture into their World-We need to learn what they like (music, clothes, TV). Use this as opportunities to teach them.
    • Admit When You're Wrong-Our kids don't want to hear we are right all the time. Let me tell you how the Devil has attacked our family. 
    • Talk About Everything-Here's the key--don't freak out! Practice not freaking out.
    • Make your Kids' Friends Welcome in your Home
    • Side with Authority
    • Don't Exasperate Your Children 

"Discipleship is spending time with people and letting your Christ-likeness rub off."
"Remember what we covered on Barbie's.  Let's cover that on you too."
What if I have messed up with many of these? "It's never too late!  We serve a God of the second chance."
 You can see more detailed notes for his keynote here  Visit Jim's website here

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