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  1. What Would Your Nickname Be?

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    To Be or Not To Be — a word by Pastor Billy Johnson from The Rock Church in Draper, UT. “What do you want to be known for?” We’ve all heard of “to-do” lists, but how many of us have a “to-be” list?

    The dads in our amazing Youth Group teach each week’s lessons. This year, they’ve been covering several character sketches of men and women from the Bible. We’ve learned about both good and bad character from them.

    In turn, I taught on the character of Barnabas. I’ll ask you the same question I asked the youth and their parents.

    “Based on what those around you know about you and see in your life, what would your nickname be? What are you known for?”

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  2. Loose Lips Sink Ships

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    Loose Lips Sinks Ships – a word by Pastor Tony D'Amico from The Rock Church in Draper, UT. "Just like the idea that “Loose lips sinks ships.”, gossip is pure poison and can be destructive in our lives and those around us."

    During WWII, the idiom “Loose lips sink ships.” was created. People needed to know the effects of careless words and unguarded talk. “Loose lips” could leak secrets to the enemy, spread rumors, or create issues between people groups. Information passed from person to person could have grave results. Especially if the information wasn’t true.

    Similarly, this concept was also understood and written about by Solomon in Proverbs 11:13:

    “A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.”

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