Proverbs 10:1
“A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.”
LIFE PRINCIPLE NO. 1: No Problem Is Too Big for God=s Power and No Person Is Too Small for God=s Love. Ephesians 3:14-20
1. He taught me to believe God can do anything . Matthew 6:31-32
2. He taught me to believe God=s grace and love is for everyone . Psalm 68:5
3. He taught me to pray about important decisions. Luke 6:12-13
LIFE PRINCIPLE NO. 2: A SMILE IS THE LIGHT IN YOUR FACE THAT TELLS EVERYONE YOUR HEART IS HOME. Philippians 2:4
1. Laugh at yourself and laugh at your circumstances .
2. Trouble is only temporary . The lessons it teaches are permanent .
3. Retell the stories that last a lifetime .
4. Balance the positive with the negative .
“Laughter is sunshine in the house.”
–William M. Thackery
LIFE PRINCIPLE NO. 3: GOD GAVE US TWO HANDS: ONE WITH WHICH TO RECEIVE AND THE OTHER WITH WHICH TO GIVE. Philippians 4:9
1. Spending is living for today.
2. Saving is for living tomorrow.
3. Giving makes everyone happy.
“A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous” (Proverbs 13:22).
LIFE PRINCIPLE NO. 4: LIFE IS LIKE A LADDER, EVERY STEP WE TAKE IS UP OR DOWN.
I Thessalonians 4:11-12
1. Life is a marathon , not a sprint. It requires self-discipline and endurance . Hebrews 12:1
2. Discipline includes both pain and joy . Hebrews 12:2
3. Christ gives us the strength to handle prosperity and adversity . Philippians 4:13
LIFE PRINCIPLE NO. 5: AN ACT OF KINDNESS, NO MATTER HOW SMALL, IS NEVER WASTED. Luke 11:9-11
1. The value of hard work . Proverbs 10:4-5
2. The value of good friends . Proverbs 13:20
3. The value of Christian benevolence . Romans 15:1-2
LIFE PRINCIPLE NO. 6: THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH HOLDS NO DARKNESS FOR THE CHILD OF GOD. Psalm 23
1. The hope of heaven. John 14:1-3
2. The assurance of salvation. I John 5:11-12
3. The comfort of scriptures. Matthew 6:32
LIFE PRINCIPLE NO. 7: MUSIC IS THE LANGUAGE OF THE SOUL. STAND ON THE TIPS OF YOUR TOES WHEN YOU SING! Ephesians 5:19
1. Don=t be half-hearted about anything. Ecclesiastes 9:10
2. Everything we do for God counts for eternity . I Corinthians 15:58
3. Celebrate your faith daily! Psalm 8:1
“Heaven has all the resources, and God has all the power. What more do we need to succeed as godly fathers?”