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Nathan Ching

A redeemed child of God, happy husband, homeschooling dad of nine, and lifelong lover of good books.

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049 | Foster a Happy Attitude at Home & Helping Flood Victims

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Hi, Fellow Dads,

Have you ever noticed that God delights in children playing and wants His people to have “merry” hearts? How can we foster a happy atmosphere in our homes? And how might books play a part?

Nathan

Scriptures

  • Hebrews 9:27
  • Ephesians 6:4
  • Proverbs 17:22
  • Proverbs 15:13
  • Proverbs 15:15
  • Proverbs 16:24
  • Psalm 128:1-3
  • Ecclesiastes 3:13
  • Zechariah 8:5
  • Revelation 19:7

Ideas to help keep “merriment” in your home

  1. Keep these Biblical truths in mind
    • God’s word presents a picture of a happy, peaceful home as the kind of family blessed by God (see Psalm 128).
    • God gives us the ability to live productive lives, and we can be happy about that (see Ecclesiastes 3:13).
    • God upholds a vision of children being happy—and playing!—as part of the ideal society (see Zechariah 8:5).
    • God has an event planned that is going to cause out-of-this world rejoicing for His people! (See Revelation 19:7)
  2. Be intentional about using “pleasant words.”
    • Proverbs 16:24
    • Compliment your children
    • Praise your children to their mother
    • Praise your wife in the presence of your children
    • Give weekly commendations (or whenever it fits your family)
    • Leave unexpected notes for your family members, expressing your love for them and appreciation for something they’ve done.
  3. Introduce some light-hearted rituals/traditions in your home.
    • Proverbs 17:22
    • Tell dad jokes
    • Play fun songs on the guitar
    • Use the “green dot system” to show which books you’ve completed

Books

📚The Histories, Book 7, by Herodotus, Book 7
📚Missionary Stories with the Millers, by Mildred Martin (referred to but not named in the show—apologies!)
📚Adventures of an Arctic Missionary Series, by Gloria Repp
📖 The Bible

Interview with Adam Steed about Hurricane Helene Relief

Thanks to Adam Steed for taking the time to record this conversation, to give us some ways to help the victims of the flooding in western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee.

The church where he serves is one of many churches we can partner with to supply aid to flooding victims.

Southside Baptist Church
125 Cedar Creek Road
Biscoe, NC 27209
910-828-4236
ssbcbiscoeoffice@gmail.com

Bro. Adam also mentioned Samaritan’s Purse. Their website is https://www.samaritanspurse.org

Additionally, an evangelist who is a friend of one of my long-time friends recommended these men and ministries, and said they “are all in or near the epicenter of Helene’s damage. They are all actively helping rescue people and rebuild their communities.”

  1. Bo Wagner
    (If you live in Shelby, send all physical items to Cornerstone. They are sending loads each day.)
    Cornerstone Baptist Church 4357 W Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152 
    https://www.cbc-web.org/ 704-477-5091
  2. Pastor Phillip Luther
    Boiling Springs Baptist Church 1291 Fanning Bridge Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732
    https://boilingspringsbaptistchurch.com/ 828-329-4831
  3. Pastor Pat Creed III
    Temple Baptist Church 76 Hawkins Ln, Asheville, NC 28806
    https://www.templebaptistasheville.org/give/
  4. Pastor Tracey Jones
    Appalachian Baptist Church 317-181 Sanford Cir Greeneville, TN 37743
    423-972-7809
  5. Pastor Randy Barton
    Anchor Baptist Church & Ministries 3232 Hendersonville Hwy. Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
    828-884-7610 https://www.anchorbaptist.org/
  6. Pastor Ralph Sexton
    Trinity Baptist Church 216 Shelburne Road, Asheville NC 28806
    828-254-2187 https://www.tbcasheville.org/
  7. Pastor Dan Qurollo Morganton Baptist Church 201 Believer’s Way Morganton, NC 28655
    828-430-1891 https://www.mbcmorganton.org/
  8. Evangelist Alton Beal
    Ambassador Baptist College (If you live in Shelby, send physical items to them. They are sending loads to the affected areas.) 101 Stockton St Shelby, NC 28089 704-434-0303 ambassadors.edu
  9. Pastor Scott Hooks
    Tabernacle Baptist Church 1225 29th Ave Dr NE Hickory, NC 28601 828-324-9936 https://www.tabernaclebaptistchurch.com/ (They are sending loads to the affected areas)

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