We are so happy to announce that The Metzger's new family blog, God's Plan for Families, will be featuring articles from FIVE of our EIGHT children in the very near future! We will be adding three new categories, under the title ~ Setting Examples in Their Youth, which is taken from 1 Timothy 4:12 "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, and in purity."
High Expectations - Pursuits of a Godly Teen
Annalise is 16 years old and is a beautiful young woman of God! Unlike many of today's teenagers, she doesn't seek to rebel against the authority placed over her by God, but seeks to work alongside those in authority, doing what the Lord would have her to do as a teenager and young adult. She seeks to fulfill, and truly does fulfill, the high expectations set by God, by herself, and by us, her parents. She longs to minister to other teens, showing them how to resist the world's entrapment of rebellion and self-centeredness and how to live a life "worthy of the calling" they have received! We look forward to hearing from Annalise on how teens can live life for God, setting high expectations for themselves using Scripture as a guide!
Blossoming in Grace - The Metzger Girls
Kaitlyn is 9 years old and is a budding young writer who wants to share her thoughts on what God has shown her through Scripture. She also likes to write on what it's like being part of a large homeschooling family. She, like Annalise, is maturing in grace. Both of the oldest Metzger girls - Annalise and Kaitlyn - are looking forward to contributing to the "Blossoming in Grace" section, which will address topics such as, training to be a homemaker, homeschooling, learning to help teach younger siblings, cooking, cleaning, hospitality, babysitting, gardening, modesty, getting along in a large family, Scripture memory and how to embrace your noble calling from God!
Groundwork for Manhood - The Metzger Boys
Ethan, 8, Trey, 7, and Jake, 4 1/2, are going to be contributing to the "Groundwork for Manhood" section. Topics will include: embracing responsibility, learning to enjoy working hard, preparing to provide for a family, homeschooling, being best friends with your siblings, fishing, camping, chores, training to lead family devotions, being a leader, training for leadership, and enjoying who God created you to be - a MAN of God!
If you or any of your children or teens have any issues or questions they would like to see addressed or answered, please e-mail Lisa with your questions, suggestions or comments. We'd love to see God's Plan for Families grow to be a ministry to the entire family, including children and teens! We are always open to thoughts, suggestions and questions on how to make this useful to your family.
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Mark and Lisa Metzger
