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'Offline' Time in an 'Online' World - The Role of Books
:- | Summerfest | 9/01/2013 | Jacqueline de Keizer
Is there still a place for reading books with our children? Jacqueline says an overwhelming 'yes', as she considers the educational and relational benefits of reading to our children.
Real Life Story - Mark Hadley
:- | Summerfest | 9/01/2013 | Mark Hadley
Film reviewer, children's author, documentary maker - a few things Mark has done. He is also a gifted communicator with a fascinating life story. He considers if our children's films are their friends.
Family for the Glory of God - Part 1
Ephesians 6:1-4 | EV Church | 26/05/2013 | Andrew Heard
Andrew unpacks what the bible says about family, living for the honour of God. Deut 6:1-6. Eph 6:1-4 Eph 6 describes an asymmetry in relationship, children to obey parents. Assumption being that the child is 'in the Lord'. Fathers - don't exasperate your children, why fathers ? because he is most likely to create the problem (physically stronger and lower emotional intelligence). Punish for wilful disobedience rather than childishness. We can punish based on inconvenience to us, rather than inappropriate behaviour. Eph 6:4 goes on to say 'instead ... Bring them up in the training and discipline of The Lord. This suggests that The Lord is more important than even family.
Psalm 8
Psalm 8:1-9 | EV Church | 30/12/2012 | Andrew Heard
Andrew Heard preaching on Psalm 8 What we are against the universe is insignificant - so be humble. Because of what God did through Jesus, we are made new as children of God - so be thankful & give glory to God.
Wisdom is right
Luke 7:28-35 | EV Church | 17/07/2022 | Andrew Heard
What does it mean that wisdom is proved right by all her children? In part 2 of our holiday series on wisdom, Andrew Heard digs into this profound teaching of Jesus that orients us toward living the best life that God intends.
Kids Behaving Badly The Challenge of Parenting
| Summerfest | 8/01/2014 |
Children don't come with an instruction manual. Graham and Annabelle share some helpful principles for confident parenting.
EV Night - Matthew 19:13-30
Matthew 19:13-20 | EV Night | 29/03/2020 | Andrew Heard
This is one of the most famous conversations in the Bible. Andrew Heard unpacks Matthew 19 to show how Jesus' interaction with a rich young man speaks to the heart of what life is about.
EV Church - Matthew 19:13-30
Matthew 19:13-20 | EV Church | 29/03/2020 | Andrew Heard
This is one of the most famous conversations in the Bible. Andrew Heard unpacks Matthew 19 to show how Jesus' interaction with a rich young man speaks to the heart of what life is about.
The Primal Screen
| Summerfest | 9/01/2015 | Ray Copland
Speakers: Ray and Nicole Copland We're firmly immersed in the digital age- and so are our children! Ray and Nicole give some constructive tips for helping us wisely interact with them over screen time.
EV Church - John 1:6-18
John 1:6-18 | EV Church | 14/02/2021 | Andrew Heard
A gift, a tragedy, and an even greater gift. Andrew Heard explains John's profound words in John 1:9-12 and speaks of how we can become the children of God.