A DEMANDING ROLE - UNDER ATTACK

•    children’s perception of what makes a mom
•    temptation for parents to be just a ‘friend’ - or preoccupied

FAITH’S ALERTNESS TO SIN’S TOXICITY

•    sin’s severity: tossed into sea, rather than tempting others
•    sin to be censured: watch self, rebuke others; alert, accountable
•    ‘not watching it’ prompt to whirl daughter lovingly

FAITH’S ABSORPTION

•    if brother/sister sins & repents - forgive them; multiple times/day
•    keep score in sports, not others’ shortcomings

FAITH’S ACQUISITION AND AMAZINGNESS

•    faith not an add-on; have faith
•    like centurion, recognize God’s authority/ability
•    amazing effect: nothing impossible for you

FAITH’S ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACQUIESCENCE

•    genuine faith illustrated by humble slave’s serving
•    servant self-deprecating: unworthy
•    attitude: acquiesce = agree tacitly, accept Master’s will
•    Ruth Bell Graham: mothers of Joseph / Moses / Daniel / Jesus had to trust God knew best