by Jacqueline Schmucki | May 15, 2020 | Character Connection
Alertness can strengthen: Cautiousness by noticing the dangers around you, so you can avoid them. Compassion by noticing the needs of others, so you can serve them. Cooperation by noticing the situations that require teamwork, so you can work effectively with others....
by Jill Tomey | Jan 1, 2020 | Faith Reflection
Discipline Prayer Dear Jesus, We praise you for your goodness and mercy and thank you for the example of Discipline in your life. We remember how you resisted the devil’s temptation in the dessert for 40 days. Help us to control our impulses and set our own limits....
by Jill Tomey | Jan 1, 2020 | Faith Reflection
Eve Teaches Us About Generosity Unfortunately, the lesson Eve teaches us is through her lack of self-control. She allowed the snake to tempt her into eating the fruit of the tree that God had forbidden her to eat. She knew the apple was from the forbidden tree. The...
by Jill Tomey | Jan 1, 2020 | Faith Activity
Think First Arrange to play a game with the family that requires thinking such as Jenga, or Operation. Set up the game for play and let it go several rounds. Then, on your turn, make a bad choice that you know will end in the tower falling or the game being over. Base...
by Jill Tomey | Jan 1, 2020 | Bible Verses
Discipline Verses “Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.” Proverbs 25:28 “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 “Better a patient...