Heart Connex Students Page - June 22-25, 2011 - Media
Truth Flowing from One Generation to the Next— Through Strong Heart Connections
STUDENTS PAGE June 22-25, 2011 Media Choices and God’s Glory—Richard Ross, Ph.D. **SPECIAL NOTE: Beginning in July 2011, Heart Connex will discontinue its email delivery, but families will still be able to access the devotions at www.lifeway.com/heartconnex. 1. Heart Surprise (Today a teenager goes first): Say: At funerals, people often say positive things about the person who has died. If your funeral were held this week, one positive thing that I’m sure would be said about you is . . . Something from the Heart Surprise I want to remember:
2. Read Scripture: Colossians 3:17
Truth • Christians are to choose media with an eye toward the glory of God. Untruths • The media I choose have no affect on my life. • God’s not really worried about what I see, hear, or do. • I can watch other people do bad things and still keep myself innocent.
3. Explore Scripture: Write what you want to remember about the Scriptures.
4. Think It Through: A parent will lead this step. 5. Nail It Down: Say: Imagine that Christ had decided to walk the earth in our day rather than 2,000 years ago and that He decided to spend an evening in our home. Ask: In what ways might media decisions be different in our home if Christ were visibly present? Is His presence with us today any less real? 6. Pray: Cut out the four questions that can be applied to media. Place the questions on the refrigerator door and lead the family in a prayer dedicating your family’s media decisions to God. 7. Blessing: Listen as your parent blesses the family. Teen Tip: What places would you like to visit with your family? Make a list of the top five places you would like to go and share the list with your parents. Share with them why you chose these places.
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STUDENTS PAGE June 22-25, 2011 Media Choices and God’s Glory—Richard Ross, Ph.D. **SPECIAL NOTE: Beginning in July 2011, Heart Connex will discontinue its email delivery, but families will still be able to access the devotions at www.lifeway.com/heartconnex. 1. Heart Surprise (Today a teenager goes first): Say: At funerals, people often say positive things about the person who has died. If your funeral were held this week, one positive thing that I’m sure would be said about you is . . . Something from the Heart Surprise I want to remember:
2. Read Scripture: Colossians 3:17
Truth • Christians are to choose media with an eye toward the glory of God. Untruths • The media I choose have no affect on my life. • God’s not really worried about what I see, hear, or do. • I can watch other people do bad things and still keep myself innocent.
3. Explore Scripture: Write what you want to remember about the Scriptures.
4. Think It Through: A parent will lead this step. 5. Nail It Down: Say: Imagine that Christ had decided to walk the earth in our day rather than 2,000 years ago and that He decided to spend an evening in our home. Ask: In what ways might media decisions be different in our home if Christ were visibly present? Is His presence with us today any less real? 6. Pray: Cut out the four questions that can be applied to media. Place the questions on the refrigerator door and lead the family in a prayer dedicating your family’s media decisions to God. 7. Blessing: Listen as your parent blesses the family. Teen Tip: What places would you like to visit with your family? Make a list of the top five places you would like to go and share the list with your parents. Share with them why you chose these places.
Copyright 2011 LifeWay Press. All rights reserved.
