Parent : Student Discussion

The discussion is set up to help parents and students to talk about what was talked about in rpm. I believe this could provide for some great discussion. If you decide to use it, let me know what you think. This is just another resource to help you connect as a family. Enjoy!

Real Talk

This week’s study deals with preventing spiritual collapse. All of us probably know someone who once seemed to be spiritually strong, but now is far from the Lord and in a mess. During rpm we talked about several steps that led to Peter’s failure. We will take some time to talk about how to keep it from happening to us. An important concept needs to guide our thinking, It is this: For a Christian, spiritual collapse is never a blow-out, it’s always a slow leak, Even if it appears that someone just suddenly messes up by having an affair or committing a crime, there are always steps leading up to it.

Set the stage, then read Mark 14:27-51, 66-72.

1. Have you ever made a major mistake and then wondered how you could have been so stupid? (Think about a personal story to tell, then let your student share some of their stories. It might be a blown play, a “dumb” relationship, a forgotten assignment, or whatever.)
2. Why are we often blind to our faults or mistakes until it’s too late? How is it that we don’t prevent more mistakes than we do?
3. Spiritually, what sins do people often commit without seeing their mistakes –or the consequences—until it’s too late?
4. Why do you think Peter so grossly overestimated his spiritual strength? One minute he was ready to die for Jesus, the next he was denying him. Why?
5. What similar tests come our way that expose whether or not we’re as strong spiritually as we may claim?
6. What tips could you have given Peter for maintaining his spiritual strength?
7. If a person has already had a major spiritual collapse, how can they recover? How did Peter come back?
8. How does accountability fit into a plan for preventing spiritual collapse?
9. How can we work together to keep ourselves growing and spiritually fit?

What has been going on with Josh this summer?

This summer has been crazy! God has been doing so many things.

1. We found out Michelle is pregnant with our 4th child, which is due February 2nd. Reality...it will probably be a few weeks before that. We are getting ready excited.
2. I spent 12 days in Guatemala doing missions with our students and adults. It was truly an amazing trip. God challenged me to think about all I had and how I would be a better steward of what my family has.

   MX09 Guatemala - recap from Josh Britt on Vimeo.

3. Spent a weekend in July speaking and leading worship for FBC Decatur in Panama City Beach, Florida. It was a blast getting to hangout with those students. A plus to this event was my family being able to come with me.
4. After Speaking and leading worship we had the opportunity as a family to vacation a little long in Panama City. We had a great time at the beach and at the "kitty cat" pool.
5. Spent a week at Super Summer Alabama leading worship and teaching in one of the schools. It was a great week with several 100 students growing in their depth and knowledge of God. It was an amazing camp experience. It impacted the students that went. We hope to take several more students next year.

Wow!!! Summer isn't even over yet. You can follow the craziness in our lives at twitter and through our student ministry blog.

questions for families

We want to know how we can help you as families. Here are three questions that can help us understand how we can help your family.

Three Questions:
1. What’s going on in your family and your kid’s life right now that would help me and the youth leaders know how to best work with your student?
2. How can the student ministry support you and your family better?
3. How are YOU doing spiritually right now?

If you will email your responses to josh@72students.net

Meal Times Matter

Question:
Do you eat meals together as a family?
How many meals do you eat as a family together?

Here is an interesting article about meal times and how it effects drug and alcohol use.
click here