Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship

Passing our faith on to the next generation matters a lot. Indeed, the Scriptures instruct parents to not only"be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget" the instructions and commands the Lord our God also told,"Teach them to your children and to their children and to their children after them." (Deut. 4:9) Both Moses' practical directives (Deut. 6:1-9) and recent research by sociologists Christian Smith Amy Adamczyk echo the crucial role parents play in passing our faith along to the next generation. Recommended Reading Christian Smith's summary article, "Keeping the Faith" inFirst Things (May 2021) Interview article with Amy Adamczyk, "Parents take the lead in handing down and talking up the faith" (Religion Watch March 2021) Interview with Christian Smith "The Latest Research on Handing Down the Faith"

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The video of Philip & Robyn Serez is also available at: https://multiply.net/story/terrifying-delight

You might be tempted to think from my sermon that Jesus lived a worry-free life (and expects us to as well). It is clear from Gethsemane that his life was far from worry free, but he knew how to face even extreme anxiety with the spiritual resources his Father provided. This is foundational for us too. But what about those whose "thorn in the flesh" (2 Corinthians 12:7) is anxiety and depression? I did not have time in this sermon to address this very important question, but there are some excellent resources that I recommend. One is a recent additional to our church library by Zack Eswine entitled:Spurgeon's Sorrows: realistic hope for those who suffer from depression. Another is a book recommended by Sanctuary Mental Health entitled I'm Not Supposed to Feel Like This: a Christian approach to coping with anxiety and depression. Check out other resources on the Sanctuary Mental Health website: https://sanctuarymentalhealth.org/