How would you describe the values that come through in our culture – especially those conveyed in the entertainment media? Clearly, we as Christian families face a daily barrage of messages and behaviors that fall well below the high standards of our Lord The kingdom of this world has little in common with His kingdom. Will you turn to Him for help today?

~Biblical values make a difference in the family!
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2

~Walk in God’s strength.
When you walk, your steps will not be hindered, and when you run, you will not stumble.
Proverbs 4:12

~Live by His Spirit.
If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!
Luke 11:13

~Pursue compassion.
Then I will sow her for Myself in the earth, and I will have mercy on her who had not obtained mercy; then I will say to those who were not My people, you are My people! And the shall say, ‘You are my God!’
Hosea 2:23

~Pursue gratitude.
In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18

~Pursue faith.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
Psalm 23:4

~Pursue obedience to God.
Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments.
1 John 2:3

~Pursue hospitality.
Then He also said to him who invited Him, “When you give a dinner or a supper, do not ask your friends, your brothers, your relatives, nor rich neighbors, lest they also invite you back and you be repaid. But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind. And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you shall be repaid at the resurrection of the just.
Luke 14: 12-14

~Pursue stewardship.
The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein. For He has founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the waters.
Psalms 24:1-2

adapted from Bible Promises to Treasure for Mom (compiled by Gary Wilde)