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Introduction : As I was preparing, I decided I wanted to start by sharing some optical illusions with you.   What you focus on determines what you see?   Paul helps us to see in 1 Timothy 1:12-15 what we should be focusing on.       Who I am (vs. 12, 15) ·          Thankful-why? (given strength and appointed) o    Given Strength §   Notice the focus is not on Paul’s strength, but on Christ giving strength. ·          Philippians 4:13-“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” §   Is this strength available to you?   Notice the phrase “ our Lord” [1] ·          Paul recognizes that the strength given to him is also available to every believer. o    Faithful §   Was Paul chosen by God because of what He would do?   Was Paul appointed because he ...

So often as parents and/or teachers, we want kids in our homes or classes to be good and behave.  We know this is selfish in many ways, but we still do it. I do it.  I started a new book a few weeks ago called Show Them Jesus by Jack Klumpenhower.  This book might change the way I parent and train and equip teachers in children's ministry.  Here is a quote from Chapter 1: The message of Jesus' death and resurrection is a tool of the Spirit to change hearts. Nagging is not. Rather than coax kids into temporarily acting better, Joe told about Jesus and trusted God to use that message to make the kids become better. What is your motivation in your home? Your church? Can it really be as simple as preaching and teaching Jesus?  Check back for more quotes from this great book.