I remember the day we got the news that we would be first time parents.
We were in the hospital room when the doctor casually strolled in with the results. Our hearts were racing as we were expecting balloons or confetti. But instead, he didn’t even look up from the chart as he plainly said something to the effect of, “Yep. You are going to have a baby.” He said it so quietly I had to actually ask him to repeat it. My heart jumped into my throat. This was huge news! He looked up and started to chuckle. “I guess I do this a lot,” he said smiling. All I could respond with was, “I don’t.” Nine months later, our lives would change forever. If you have had kids, you have a story to tell too. One that is your own. Samson’s parents had a story too. A unique one. But it is not just a crazy story of their son. It is also a story that speaks to each of us as parents.
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From Fear Filled to Feared – 3 Ways Gideon Can Help Our Kids See the Warrior in Themselves
So many times we want to see ourselves as the hero. I remember growing up my dad and I would watch wrestling, a lot. I loved it. Not only did I love it, I wanted to be like them, especially like one of my favorites. You know the one who came out with arm bands, long hair, and face paint. The one who would shake the ropes like he was breaking chains. He was ultimate. He was a warrior. The Bible is filled with the stories of many “heroes.” Some we want to be like more than others. But how do we as parents approach these stories with our kids so that they get a better understanding of not only who the character is, but Who God is? Lately I’ve been thinking about the story of Gideon. His is a pretty famous story filled with heroism, right? Let’s take a closer look and try to understand better what Gideon saw, and what God saw. |
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