Web sites for the Family

Web sites for the Family
I am a firm believer in the idea of the family as the main influencer of children’s movement toward the Lord. To this end, I would like to offer some websites or stories in the next few days which I have found very supportive of this mindset.
Article on Celebrating Spiritual Milestones

http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/article_main_page/0%2C1703%2CA%25253D166281%252526M%25253D200824%2C00.html?emid=95

Here is a portion of this article.
Scriptural Spiritual Milestones - Throughout Israel’s history, numerous events held such great importance that the Lord designated them as celebrations, festivals, and days of faith practice to commemorate spiritual milestones. In doing so, He established a time when parents could highlight spiritual milestones for their family, both personal and extended. From the Passover (which celebrated the time Israel survived the plagues) to the Jewish celebration of a child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah (the recognition of a child’s progression into adulthood), events held spiritual significance. Each one involved the family in the celebration of their significance as persons of God. The example that God gave us is one that is worthy of repetition, even in today’s busy family.
Personal Spiritual Milestones
What are some of the significant spiritual experiences or milestones in your life? You may have been involved in some of these.
- Attending church for the first time

- Celebrating Jesus’ birth (Christmas) and resurrection (Easter) with church friends

- Learning various Bible elements (names of the books, disciple’s names, Paul’s
missionary journeys)

- Becoming aware of and discussing your spiritual condition

- Making a personal, individual decision to commit your life to Jesus Christ as your
Savior and Lord

- Obeying Jesus’ instruction by following Him in baptism

Others are listed in the article which also has suggestions of how to celebrate them.