Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Open 01 - The King of all Decisions 2024 by Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Family Devotion 1: The Power of Choices

Theme: Decisions shape our future.

Activity Time: Dinner time

Scripture: Joshua 24:15 - "Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve."

Activity: During dinner, discuss the choices everyone made today. Ask each family member to share one decision they made and how it affected their day.

Discussion Questions:Why do you think our choices are important?

How can we make choices that honor God?Parenting Tip: Encourage each child to think about a choice they can make tomorrow that will reflect their love for Jesus.

Family Devotion 2: The Narrow and Wide Roads

Theme: Choosing the right path

Activity Time: During a car ride

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14 - "Enter through the narrow gate..."

Activity: As you drive, point out the different roads and paths you see. Discuss how some roads are wide and easy, while others are narrow and challenging.

Discussion Questions:What do you think it means to choose the narrow road in life?

How can we h

Open 02 - Decisions Determine Your Destiny 2024 by Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Family Devotion 1: The Power of Choice

Time: Dinner Time

Activity: During dinner, have each family member share a decision they made today, big or small. Discuss how each decision can impact their day and others around them.

Discussion Points:Explain that God gives us the freedom to make choices, just like He did with Adam and Eve.

Discuss how our choices can lead to good or bad outcomes.

Encourage kids to think about how they can make choices that honor God.Parenting Tip: Encourage open sharing and affirm each child's decision-making process, guiding them gently towards understanding the impact of their choices.

Family Devotion 2: Values and Beliefs

Time: Bedtime Routine

Activity: As you tuck your kids into bed, ask them to think about something they value, like kindness or honesty. Have them draw a picture of it the next day.

Discussion Points:Explain that our values are what we believe is important, and they guide our actions.

Share how the Bible helps us form good values.

Open 03 - Damaging Decisions 2024 by Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Family Devotion 1: The Power of Decisions

Theme: Decisions shape our lives.

Activity/Time: Dinner time discussion.

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14 (The Narrow and Wide Gates)

Devotion:Introduction: Begin by asking, "What decisions did you make today?" Encourage each family member to share one decision, big or small.

Read the Scripture: Read Matthew 7:13-14 together. Explain that Jesus talks about two roads: one that leads to life and one that leads to destruction.

Discussion: Ask, "What do you think it means to choose the narrow road?" Discuss how choosing to follow Jesus is like choosing the narrow road, which might be harder but leads to life.

Application: Encourage kids to think about a decision they can make this week that reflects choosing the narrow road, like being kind to a friend or helping someone in need.

Prayer: Pray together, asking God to help each family member make good decisions that honor Him.Parenting Tip: Encourage open sharing by affirming each child's decision, no matt

Open 04 - Making the Best of a Bad Decision 2024 by Pastor Jeff Wickwire

Day 1: God Knows Everything About Us

Theme: God's Omniscience

Activity Time: During dinner or breakfast

Supplies Needed: None

Devotion:Opening Question: Ask the kids, "What is something you did today that you think nobody else knows about?"

Read Psalm 139:1-4: Explain that God knows everything about us, even the things we think are secret.

Discussion: Talk about how it feels to know that God knows everything about us and still loves us. Ask, "Why do you think it's important that God knows everything?"

Prayer: Thank God for knowing us completely and loving us anyway.Parenting Tip: Encourage kids to share openly by sharing something about your own day first. This sets the tone for honesty and openness.

Day 2: Making Good Decisions

Theme: Wisdom in Decision-Making

Activity Time: While driving or walking somewhere

Supplies Needed: None

Devotion:Opening Question: Ask, "What is a decision you made today?"

Read James 1:5: Explain that God gives us wisdom when we ask for it.