Monday, April 30, 2012

Teaching kids virtues in words they understand

Occasionally I work in the children's ministry at Northstar Church, and I love how they teach our children virtues in words they can understand. I took note of them so that I could reinforce those definitions at home and also share them with others.

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FORGIVENESS: Deciding that someone who has wronged you doesn't have to pay.


KINDNESS: Showing others they're valuable by how you treat them.


HUMILITY: Putting others first by giving up what you think you deserve.


COURAGE: Being brave enough to do what you should, even when you're afraid.


DETERMINATION: Deciding it's worth it to finish what you've started.


PEACE: Proving that you care more about others than winning an argument.


RESPECT: Showing others are important by what you say and do.


JOY: Finding a way to be happy even when things don't go your way.


INITIATIVE: Seeing what needs to be done and doing it.


HOPE: Believing that something good can come out of something bad.


UNIQUENESS: Learning more about others so you can know more about yourself.