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Plan a Jesus-centered year
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THE VIEWPonder these findings about people’s focus and priorities: Teenagers say their top need is “help building a positive relationship with God.” —Group magazine Personal activities, hobbies, hanging out with friends, and earning money come well ahead of evangelism as priorities for the average Christian teenager. —Dare 2 Share Only 12% of American adults say faith is a top priority in their lives. —Barna Group | ||
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Use these “orbital questions” from 99 Thoughts on Jesus-Centered Living for holidays this year: New Year’s Day—Most good friendships are based on mutual giving. It’s easy to understand what Jesus offers us, but what do we have to offer Jesus that he doesn’t already have? (Read John 15:14-15.) Valentine’s Day—Jesus never married, and there’s no indication he was romantically interested in anyone, but do you think he ever flirted with a girl? Why or why not? Easter—Sometimes people who don’t believe in Jesus say the biblical accounts about him were made up by the Bible’s authors. |
What’s something Jesus said or did that no one could’ve made up? Independence Day—Jesus often withdrew by himself to spend time alone; why do you think he needed so much alone time? Halloween—If Jesus were a little boy now, would he go trick-or-treating? Why or why not? If he did, what costume would he wear? Thanksgiving—Jesus is preparing a special room in his “Father’s house” for each of us. What do you think your room will look like? What do you hope it has in it? Why would Jesus put that in your room? Advent—If Jesus were a little boy now, would his parents take him to see Santa? What might he ask for? | What types of things would you say your life is centered around? What would you have to change to center your life around Jesus more? H  ow can your family focus on Jesus and faith during the upcoming year?
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