What is Dinner & Discussion?
Our desire is to equip you, the parent, to engage in intentional spiritual parenting of your child. We realize that one of your most precious resources, time, is limited so we have put together a Bible study that you can use at dinner time to help you and your children connect and have a biblical discussion. We chose dinner time because it is probably one of the only times during the week the whole family is sitting together. But if dinner does not work for your family we encourage you to find another time during the week to get together and have fun discussing God's word.
How they Work
There are no two families alike. While the types of families can vary we know one thing, each is loved by God and it is in the center of those families that He wants to be. We have wrestled with how to make this study relevant to all ages and have come to the conclusion that you the parent knows how best to share faith with your child. So, Parents, you are our target and we are giving you a template or guide to open up a discussion with your kids. Take it as deep as your family will allow. If you have a 4-year old and they do not understand what is being discussed, that's ok, let them share what they can. They may only talk about the new toy they played with in Preschool but you are building a culture in your family where faith is openly discussed and that is invaluable. So let them talk and just as importantly let them listen. You would be surprised at how much they will pick up from you.
Getting Started
Prayer before mealtime is a time honored tradition for good reason. We thank God for providing for us, especially for the things that we may take for granted that keep us alive like food and water. So make sure you take some time to reflect and truly thank God for providing for your family. You don't have to use your James Earl Jones voice or preach a sermon just thank God for blessing you with the food you have. Mom and/or Dad take turns praying and if the kids ever are up to it let them lead the pre-meal prayer.
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