Parent Guide - The Storyteller - A series about the parables Jesus told.

SUN: 1/26

Luke 15:11-32
You don't have to be fixed to be found.

SUN: 2/2

Luke 14:16-21
At Jesus' party,
there's always room for more.

SUN: 2/9

Luke 11:5-8
When it comes to prayer, don't quit because it's quiet.

SUN: 2/16

Matthew 18:23-35
Forgive like you've been forgiven.

REMEMBER THIS:

 The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
PSALM 145:18 NIV

THINK ABOUT THIS:
Sometimes in our walk with Jesus, we can feel like we need to have everything together before we can approach Him. In this series, we’ll be taking a look at some parables Jesus told us as a way to know Him better. 

DO THIS:

 MORNING TIME

When your day starts off on the right foot, it makes all the difference! Go the extra mile this week and make your teens favorite breakfast, buy your teen a breakfast from their favorite fast-food restaurant, or text your them a $5 gift card to Starbucks.

 MEAL TIME

Invite a family over for dinner! Talk with your teen to discuss who you should invite, and be sure to invite the whole family. Encourage your teen to invite a newer friend or a family you don’t know very well. 

 THEIR TIME

The next time your teen asks a question about your past, consider sharing part of your story with them. The more we understand each other’s stories, the more understanding we have for each other. Use discretion while sharing, but sometimes sharing your low points or failures can remind your teens that they’re not alone.

 BED TIME

Before your teen heads to bed, ask your teen how you can pray for them. Maybe they have a big game coming up, a subject in school they’re struggling through, or even a relationship with a friend that could be better. If they don’t have anything to share, tell your teen specific ways you are praying for them. If you’re comfortable, ask your teen if you can pray for them now. If they say no, don’t force the issue, just be sure to pray for them after they leave.