Positive Minute Daily Devotional: Teach Your Children Well

View this email in your browser Teach Your Children Well July 1, 2023 “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4 There is a tradition of Orthodox Jewish children memorizing the first five books of the Bible, also known as the Torah. Today, I want to point out how that practice is proof of just how much the Hebrew culture values and treasures their children. When we have children, we love them tremendously and want the very best for them. As Christians, this typically means that we desire for them to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to know His Word and His ways. Accordingly, one of the most powerful things we can ever do for our offspring — whether biological or spiritual — is to... Read More Old Men Will Dream Dreams, Old Women Will Laugh This Week's Episode This week, Pastor Bobby teaches that the more your dream is aligned with the service of others, the more likely it is to come about with his message, “Old Men Will Dream Dreams, Old Women Will Laugh.” Our interview guest is John Starke, a pastor and author from New York City. He currently serves as the lead pastor of Apostles Church Uptown. John has written a handful of books, as well as Christian publications, over the last few years. His newest book, The Secret Place of Thunder: Trading Our Need to Be Noticed for a Hidden Life with Christ, looks at how we can live our lives for Christ, and not as a performance for others. Special music is provided by Terron Brooks, an actor, singer, and songwriter from Southern California. Terron has toured internationally, performed on Broadway, and been a guest artist of symphony orchestras around the country. Today, he sings "Gratitude" and is joined by the Hour of Power Worship Team on "Our God." In addition, the Hour of Power Choir, under the direction of Dr. Irene Messoloras, performs “A Song of Peace," accompanied by Dr. Philip Hoch on organ and Dr. Marc Riley and the Hour of Power Orchestra.  WATCH NOW Love Yourself the Way God Intended and Change Your Life... This Week's Offer Self-care is about taking time for yourself. It’s about doing things you enjoy, intentionally reflecting on the positives in your life, and living with a grateful heart. In short, it’s a recipe for happiness — the kind of happiness that Jesus wants for you! And this special offer is a great place to start! For your gift of $25 or more this month, we'll send you our Faith Soap Dispenser. With the words, “Faith is not believing God can … it is knowing that He will,” boldly displayed on the front, this inspirational soap dispenser will give you a dose of daily encouragement every time you wash your hands! It’s crafted of clear glass and holds eight ounces of soap, hand sanitizer, or lotion. For your gift of $65 or more, our Self-Care Bundle includes the soap dispenser, a set of three lined gratitude journals with inspirational prompts, and our "Cast Your Cares" candle, which is hand-poured, made of 100% soy wax, and contains the words of Psalm 55:22 “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you" on the front. We hope this unique offer inspires you to care for your soul by spending time in the Lord's presence so you can share His light and love with everyone around you! God loves you and so do we!  DONATE NOW CARE FOR YOUR SOUL And be refreshed!  As daily living gets busier and busier, how can you find time to unwind and focus on taking care of your soul? Our Self-Care Bundle is the perfect way to relax, be rejuvenated, and focus on the blessings in your life.  PARTNER WITH HOUR OF POWER Copyright © 2023 *Hour of Power* All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Hour of Power PO Box 100 Garden Grove, CA 92842 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.