This document discusses fatherhood and provides tips for growing as a father. It notes that family structures have changed over time, with fewer parents staying together for life compared to the past. The tips for growing as a father are to love the woman you are with, make time for your kids, learn from father figures who do a good job, and that it's never too late to start being a better father. The story of the prodigal son from Luke 15 is referenced, showing a father who welcomed his son back with compassion.
The marriage covenant between a man and a woman is a comprehensive and permanent commitment.
THE COMMITMENT IS NOT OF ENTERING AND LEAVING AS YOU WISH.
Enjoy, share, love, message, god, everyone part 5 february 2 2020Pacific Church
This week we look at God. Who is God? It's one thing to "know" God is love. But often our awareness of God is shaky when we feel like we have failed God. Is God's love really greater than our failure? How does God look at us?
The marriage covenant between a man and a woman is a comprehensive and permanent commitment.
THE COMMITMENT IS NOT OF ENTERING AND LEAVING AS YOU WISH.
Enjoy, share, love, message, god, everyone part 5 february 2 2020Pacific Church
This week we look at God. Who is God? It's one thing to "know" God is love. But often our awareness of God is shaky when we feel like we have failed God. Is God's love really greater than our failure? How does God look at us?
We've all heard about the younger brother in the story of the prodigal son, but what about the older brother? Take at look at his response to the father's invitation.
Though grace is a theological term, the impact of grace is most deeply felt in the story of our lives. This week we’ll take another look at the story two brothers in Luke 15, the story often called the parable of the prodigal son. The parable is really, and especially about both sons, and how they differently perceive and accept their father’s grace.
Sermon Slide Deck: "A Temper Tantrum at God’s Party" (Luke 15:25-32)New City Church
When our hearts are out of sync with the celebrating heart of God, our lives begin to shrink and stink.
This message was given on September 25, 2016 at New City Church in Calgary by Pastor John Ferguson. For more info, please visit: www.newcitychurch.ca
Marriage and fatherhood is a calling and a ministry. A husband and father is called by God to love, provide, care, guide, nurture and protect his family, as an expression of God, who is the ultimate Husband and Father. Discover the importance and what it takes to fulfill this call and ministry.
Being a good daddy isn't easy. There examples of good mothers in the Bible, but only a few good examples of good fathers. This presentation presents a few tips that may help. Visit us at Biblestudies-online.com
Focus on the Family Canada and The Leadership Centre Willow Creek Canada are presenting a one-day conference in six locations across the Cananda, featuring pastor and author Mark Holmen and other special guests. This one-day training conference for pastors and leaders offers a revolutionary yet simple methodology for becoming a faith at home focused church.
Sure You're Mature's session regarding the backsliding.
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The Prodigal son is an amazing story of God's love and grace towards all people. Everyone at one time in their lives has rejected God. The story of the Prodigal son shows us how God never gives up on us,
This is my presentation for my sermon. It's a lesson of love, forgiveness, acceptance, and repentance.
Don't forget to visit our church website http://jilgapan.tk/
At the Family Planning Pre-Conference at the 2016 CCIH Annual Conference, Dr. Henry Mosley of Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health discusses the biblical basis behind respect for women's health and family planning, as well as biblical references to sexual relations in marriage.
Ruth and Naomi are rescued in this convoluted love story! But there is a bigger story that they are woven into leading to Israel's greatest King and the human race's promised Messiah.
We've all heard about the younger brother in the story of the prodigal son, but what about the older brother? Take at look at his response to the father's invitation.
Though grace is a theological term, the impact of grace is most deeply felt in the story of our lives. This week we’ll take another look at the story two brothers in Luke 15, the story often called the parable of the prodigal son. The parable is really, and especially about both sons, and how they differently perceive and accept their father’s grace.
Sermon Slide Deck: "A Temper Tantrum at God’s Party" (Luke 15:25-32)New City Church
When our hearts are out of sync with the celebrating heart of God, our lives begin to shrink and stink.
This message was given on September 25, 2016 at New City Church in Calgary by Pastor John Ferguson. For more info, please visit: www.newcitychurch.ca
Marriage and fatherhood is a calling and a ministry. A husband and father is called by God to love, provide, care, guide, nurture and protect his family, as an expression of God, who is the ultimate Husband and Father. Discover the importance and what it takes to fulfill this call and ministry.
Being a good daddy isn't easy. There examples of good mothers in the Bible, but only a few good examples of good fathers. This presentation presents a few tips that may help. Visit us at Biblestudies-online.com
Focus on the Family Canada and The Leadership Centre Willow Creek Canada are presenting a one-day conference in six locations across the Cananda, featuring pastor and author Mark Holmen and other special guests. This one-day training conference for pastors and leaders offers a revolutionary yet simple methodology for becoming a faith at home focused church.
Sure You're Mature's session regarding the backsliding.
Sure You're Mature was a values formation event for the young professionals of today, and was held at Road Side Bible Baptist Church from December 26-29, 2010. The event was attended by different churches.
The Prodigal son is an amazing story of God's love and grace towards all people. Everyone at one time in their lives has rejected God. The story of the Prodigal son shows us how God never gives up on us,
This is my presentation for my sermon. It's a lesson of love, forgiveness, acceptance, and repentance.
Don't forget to visit our church website http://jilgapan.tk/
At the Family Planning Pre-Conference at the 2016 CCIH Annual Conference, Dr. Henry Mosley of Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health discusses the biblical basis behind respect for women's health and family planning, as well as biblical references to sexual relations in marriage.
Ruth and Naomi are rescued in this convoluted love story! But there is a bigger story that they are woven into leading to Israel's greatest King and the human race's promised Messiah.
Mary in the Christmas story is faithful and obedient to the call of God. Her immediate experience of that is rejection by family, friends and neighbours ... even Joseph!
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
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MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
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Renewed in Grace
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Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
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Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
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A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
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20110619_fathersday
1. FATHER’S DAY ‘Growing as a Father’ Luke 15:20… while he was still a long way off, his Father saw him …
2. What’s the big picture ? In 1962, 95% of all parents stayed together for life Today, about 65% of parents stay together for life 10% of children are brought up in step-families 25% of children are brought up by single parents Children tend to do better in stable families
4. How to Grow as a Father Love the Woman you are with
5. How to Grow as a Father Love the Woman you are with Make time for the Kids that you’ve got
6. How to Grow as a Father Love the Woman you are with Make time for the Kids that you’ve got Learn from the best
7. Luke 15: 20-21 But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
8. Luke 15: 22-24 But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.
9. How to Grow as a Father Love the Woman you are with Make time for the Kids that you’ve got Learn from the best It’s never too late to start doing something right
Editor's Notes
A few months ago I was asked if I would come and speak this morning about being a good Dad.For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Alisdair Semple I’m 48, I’ve been married for 25 years, my wife Kath and I have four childrenThree boys; Jamie 20, Cris 18 and Robin 14And one girl; Maddy 13Let me start by telling you, why I might be a bad choice for this task, and its all to do with my upbringing. For exampleWhen I was 13 my Dad caught me shoplifting a grotty plastic portable radio from our local garage.He was furious. He made me put it back. We drove home in a heavy silence … then he walked me down to the bottom of our garden to talk to me.I had never seen him so angry. He made it clear to me that if I ever tried anything like that again I would be out of house out of our home and out of the family.It was one of the few times I remember him ever really connecting with me as a teenager. You see, He was often away from home.I didn’t have a Christian upbringing.My Dad was born in Glasgow in 1935 on a rough estate, the Gorbals. Before he was 6 years old his Father had joined a parachute regiment and gone off to war for 5 years.He largely brought himself up and managed to get a scholarship to a Grammar School. When his Dad returned after the war they didn’t really know each other, but then that wasn’t an expectation anyone had. My Dad did well in school, got himself and engineering apprenticeship with Shell working at the shipyards. But, aged 18, he ran away from home to join the RAF … three years later he had met and married my mother and was a fighter pilot.We had one more pivotal conversation at the bottom of our garden when I was 16 years old. These were better circumstances and I wasn’t being told off this time.Instead my father decided to pass on to me the family wisdom that he had picked up through life. It boiled down to two pithy instructions.Firstly, Never piss into wind. Secondly, always wear a condom. That was it.And hence my starting comment, that I might be a bad choice for this task … except to say, that I have learned a bit more in my life about what it takes a good father.And I have had plenty of help along the way. Some of it may be useful to you.
Apart from giving you a little bit of my background, it is worth looking at what has beengoing on in this country during our lifetime, and being 48 years old, I’m looking back some 50 years. And in the last 50 years there have been some massive changes that have happened in our nation.The information I am going to show you is from the government Office of National Statistics and comes from the census that is taken every 10 years. The most recent one taken earlier this year has not been processed yet, but that doen’t matter too much as you’ll see.I’ll start In 1962, the year before I was born. At that point 95% of all parents stayed together for life. Family life was essentially stable, itmay not have always been happy, but it was stable and that’s an important point.Shoot forward 50 years and there is a very different picture now.Roughly a third of all children are no longer brought up by both of their birth parents.The UK is only in a slightly better position than the USA when it comes to this, but in comparison to the rest of Europe we have more children with little or no contact with either theirnatural father or even having a consistent positive male role model in the family.
Why am I telling you this?Why does this matter? Well, because insecurity, anxiety, depression and mental illness come out of family break down, and not just for the adults involved, but often for the children too.Dysfunctional families often breed dysfunctional people who then have ongoing health problems. A sizeable proportion of our ever growing NHS health bill comes from this growing set of problems.In this country, we now have an epidemic on our hands, many of the people you know are caught up in it.Some of you sitting here todayhave already been hurt by it.So, on top of all the misery that comes with family problems, its also costing the countrynshedloads of money.So, happy Fathers day!Well thank you very much MrDoom’n Gloom, this wasn’t exactly what I signed up to when I came out this morning.Do you perhaps have any pearls of wisdom for us? Anything that might help for instance? Well, funny you should ask.We may be in the midst of a growing crisis that is harming the fabric of family life, damaging children and destroying stable relationships.But, this is a crisis that you and I can do something about.And being a good Father can make a real difference, not just to your family and your own kids, but to their friends and families too.So, this is my version of a ‘bottom of the Garden talk’, I hope you are ready …
No 1 Love the Woman you are with.This is the single most important practical thing you can do.Put her first. Make her your top priority.Here’s a little test you can do when you get home. Ask this question. Do I make you feel like you are the most important person in my life?If the answer is ‘No’, then ask the following Question. What one thing could I change that would help you to feel better about us?If you work to change that one thing, you can then go back to the first question again.Now there are some guys here who are thinking, ‘But that’s a life sentence, I’ll never be able to change enough for her’.So, here’s the secret, women do not expect men to be perfect and they are not looking for that, though it might seem so at times.But what really warms up a woman is to find a man who is prepared to do what it takes to demonstrate that he is still seriously interested in her and is prepared to change.That is powerful.Women, the other side of this coin is that you must put your husband, your partner ahead of your children … you need to put him first too.To be honest, this can be a struggle for us … there are times when this can be really hard … but there is help available to make what might seem impossible … actually possible. And we’ll get there in a few minutes.
No 2 Make time for the kids that you’ve gotWhen I was about 35-36 I got talking to an angry guy at a party.Early on in the conversation I told him that we’d just had our 4th child. It was like I had pressed a button. That was when he became angry.He told me that he didn’t know his Dad. He’d been a third child out of 4 children and he could not ever remember a time when he was growing up that he had some good 1:1 time with his Dad … he’d hated his child hood and he didn’t like his family now.Within the next few months I started to take my children out, one at a time, for breakfast on a Saturday morning, I’d take some card games and we’d have about 90mins to talk about the week, play games, and eat breakfast. I pretty much let the children choose where we went. For many years in any given 6 week period each of the children had some dedicated time with me. That has changed over the years especially when my older two boys didn’twant to get up that early on a Saturday any more!Now, this breakfast thing may not work for you, but ask around to see what other people do, and if you hear something you like, steal it and use it.Some of us lead very, very busy lives, but the truth is … you only get to spend quality time with your children if you regularly spend a decent quantity of time with them. It’s great to do things together as a whole family, but don’t neglect regular 1:1 time with them too.
Learn from the best.Here’s the point in this bottom of the garden talk that we move from the practical to the profound.The truth of the matter is that if you want a good marriage, a good relationship and healthy and developing kids, you have got to invest a lot of time, energy and emotion into them.That’s a lot of giving out. Unless you have a rechargeable source of power, at some point you’ll just run out. Even the Duracell bunny gives up in the end.So where do you get that energy from, what is the source of power that enables you to keep going, to keep giving out?Well, Jesus told a story about a Father with two sons.The oldest one did everything by the book … reliable, responsible, eager to please you know the sort.But the younger one didn’t want to play that game … he was unreliable and irresponsible in fact, a bit of a rebel. It’s a Classic situation really.The story has a couple of twists in it, the first is that the Younger son says to his Father:I can’t stand it here any more, I wish you were dead – I want my inheritance now. That would be outrageous behaviour today, in those days it was a massive insult.So the first twist is that the Father, instead of taking offence and kicking the ungrateful son out, instead gives him the money and lets him go.The predictable happens. The young man goes party crazy and girl mad, blows everything and then discovers that all his so called ‘friends’ just disappear right away when the money has gone.He’s left starving, gets a job feeding pigs, which for a Jew is about as low as it gets.At his lowest ebb he finally comes to his senses and decides its worth going back to his Father and offering to work as a hired hand.This is what happens:
This Father, he is scanning the horizon for his wayward son. He knew it would go badly.He is there waiting.He has compassion. And then he runs.This is the second twist in the story – by rights he should have sent his servants to bar the way and disown the son who had so dishonoured him.
There is a lot that could be said about the details in here.But it is enough to say this, Instead of the rejection that he deserved, this wayward son is given unconditional love.Learn from the best? Friends can give us good advice, but we need something more than ideas.The Father that Jesus was talking about in his story, is what we all need.The story is what Jesus used to illustrate what God is like and how he sees us.This is where the energy comes from to be the man that you need to be. And it is available, unrestricted, to any wayward son who knows its time to get back with his Father.Regardless of your background or upbringing, no matter how good or bad your own Father was, you can still learn from the best. There is a perfect Father who waits for you.
So here are three ways in which you can grow as a Father … that you can be a better Dad.So we’re just about at the end of this bottom of the garden talk. My own Dad is now 75, and in the last 10 years he has really begun to speak in a way I never expected, and we are closer now than we have ever been.And so here is a Final thought.You might think, well it’s too late for me, it’s too late to change, I’ve made my mistakes, I’ve missed my chances.Maybe so but not entirelytrue. You see, God promises that he will bring good out of any mistakes that you have made, if you will choose to trust him with them.And you can choose to trust him today. It’s Father’s day, and the perfect Father is at work here right now, standing, scanning the horizon, full of compassion, waiting, for you. To move towards him