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HELPING FAMILIES GROW HEALTHY “We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our lives as well...” I ˜ essalonians 2:8 A s a hunter preferring a rifle, I have always been fascinated with the skill of archery. King Solomon wrote in Psalm 127:3-5: “Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies at the gate.” Solomon's trained warriors with their mighty bows used only straight, sharp arrows to successfully pierce targets in ba le. In our culture possessed by many interests, men oſten must choose to break a generational cycle of unhealthy families and begin craſting ªstraight arrowsº in their children and grandchildren. ese ªarrowsº will pierce our world and affect many generations spiritually. Three Characteristics of a Straight Arrow 1. Sharpness: A sharp tip pierces its target. ªHoningº our family on the Word of God gives them discernment of truth like a file or wet stone sharpens the tip of an arrow. A blunted or dull arrowhead will not penetrate its target. Hebrews 4:12: ªFor the Word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cuing between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.º. Truth: View the world as Christ does. James Dobson: “Mothers and fathers are granted a single decade in which to lay a foundation of values and attitudes that will help their children cope with the future pressures and problems of adulthood.” 2. Straightness of Its Shaft: A crooked shaft prevents arrows in flight from hitting a target. Proverbs 22:6: ªTrain up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.º We model character for those following in our steps by words and actions. Our ultimate standard must always be Jesus Christ. Psalm 17:15: ªAs for me, I will see Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness.º Truth: Possess the character Christ has. James Dobson: “How potent is a lifetime demonstration of morality in all of its forms by parents whose very lives reveal their fi delity and commitment to one another and to Jesus Christ.” 3. A True Guidance System: The fletching [feather] is the aerodynamic stabilizer of an arrow released in flight. Philippians 2:13: ª. . . for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.º A straight shaſt with sharpened tip depends on a true guidance system to hit targets accurately. Truth: Be guided by the Holy Spirit as Christ was. Chad Hennings: “Men have become increasingly irrelevant in the spiritual development of their children. And that’s why our society is becoming more and more out of balance. It is too much to ask women to play both roles of mother and father when it comes to offering a spiritual path…” My own father, Lenis, taught me many life skills like fishing, hunting and athletics, but the greatest legacy he leſt me was his deep love and devotion for Christ and for his family. is Father's Day, will you commit once more to being the kind of man your family and children need you to be? If you need more accountability in your life with other menÐ someone to pray with you and talk with you confidentiallyÐ contact us at our Centrepoint office. We can help. Ron and Beth Wells Ron, Kelly and Hayden Wells.
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H E L P I N G FA M I L I E S G R O W H E A LT H Y
“We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our lives as well...” I ˜ essalonians 2:8
A s a hunter preferring a ri� e, I have always been fascinated with the skill of archery. King Solomon
wrote in Psalm 127:3-5:“Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies at the gate.”
Solomon's trained warriors with their mighty bows used only straight, sharp arrows to successfully pierce targets in ba� le.
In our culture possessed by many interests, men o� en must choose to break a generational cycle of unhealthy families and begin cra� ing ªstraight arrowsº in their children and grandchildren. � ese ªarrowsº will pierce our world and a� ect many generations spiritually.
Three Characteristics of a Straight Arrow 1. Sharpness: A sharp tip pierces its target. ªHoningº our family on the Word of God gives them discernment of truth like a � le or wet stone sharpens the tip
of an arrow. A blunted or dull arrowhead will not penetrate its target. Hebrews 4:12: ªFor the Word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cu� ing between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.º.
Truth: View the world as Christ does.James Dobson: “Mothers and fathers are granted a single decade in which to lay a foundation of values and attitudes that will help their children cope with the future pressures and problems of adulthood.”
2. Straightness of Its Shaft: A crooked shaft prevents arrows in fl ight from hitting a target. Proverbs 22:6: ªTrain up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.º We model character for those following in our steps by words and actions. Our ultimate standard must always be Jesus Christ. Psalm 17:15: ªAs for me, I will see Your face in righteousness; I shall be satis� ed when I awake in Your likeness.º
Truth: Possess the character Christ has.James Dobson: “How potent is a lifetime demonstration of morality in all of its forms by parents whose very lives reveal their fi delity and commitment to one another and to Jesus Christ.”
3. A True Guidance System: The fl etching [feather] is the aerodynamic stabilizer of an arrow released in fl ight. Philippians 2:13: ª. . . for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to ful� ll his good purpose.º A straight sha� with sharpened tip depends on a true guidance system to hit targets accurately.
Truth: Be guided by the Holy Spirit as Christ was.Chad Hennings: “Men have become increasingly irrelevant in the spiritual development of their children. And that’s
why our society is becoming more and more out of balance. It is too much to ask women to play both roles of mother and father when it comes to offering a spiritual path…”
My own father, Lenis, taught me many life skills like � shing, hunting and athletics, but the greatest legacy he le� me was his deep love and devotion for Christ and for his family. � is Father's Day, will you commit once more to being the kind of man your family and children need you to be? If you need more accountability in your life with other menÐ someone to pray with you and talk with you con� dentiallyÐ contact us at our Centrepoint o� ce. We can help.
Ron and Beth Wells
Ron, Kelly and Hayden Wells.
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Phone: 903.509.9392Email: [email protected]
Helping Families Grow Healthywww.centrepoint.ccOn the web and accessible to you!
Centrepoint MinistryOpportunities 2011June 25 Men’s Breakfast
First Baptist, Winnsboro, TX
July 13-25 Discipleship with Teams,Alaska MissionsSalmon Frenzy MinistryKenai, Alaska
July 31 Discipleship Retreat First Baptist, Silsbee, TX
Sept. 9-11 Family Conference Memorial Baptist, Jefferson City, MO
Sept. 29-Oct. 3 Family & Marriage ConferenceMexico City, Mexico
Oct. 13 Speaking at Pastors ConferenceFirst Baptist, Longview, TX
Dec. 6 Celebration Christmas DinnerRose Garden, Tyler, TX
Centrepoint Ministry Increases
In the last four months, we have seen 232 individuals/
families in our Centrepoint o° ce. God is providing many opportunities to reach families and marriages right here in East Texas. We hope you will continue to help us respond to the increased need.
Believing the door to the home is the front door to God’s Kingdom, we know strong families make strong vital churches. Pray for continued focus in the direction God leads Centrepoint as we minister to families. We are blessed by your prayerful and ÿ nancial support.
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