Great Kids v2i2

Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2019
IS IT FAIR?
Someone once told me that my father, Paul J. Bianchi, Jr., was
really a ‘fair’ person. He tried to be fair in all he did. I remember
as a kid growing up on our farm that my dad had given both
my older brothers calves of their own and I was jealous because
I didn’t have one. I didn’t think it was fair. Looking back, I’m
sure I just wasn’t ready to have my own calf. Finally one day
my dad called me into the bathroom at the end of the hallway.
I didn’t know if I was in trouble or what was going on. He
pointed out the bathroom window at a black angus calf and
told me that one was mine, but I had to take care of it! I was so
excited and I loved that little calf so much. My dad was a model
of fairness and I have always tried to be like him in that area.
Great Kids understand that their decisions and actions have effect on other people, perhaps
even far reaching across distance and many years. This applies to big decisions such as who
are friends are, are we going to be really good students, and are we going to try and live like
Jesus wants us to. It also applies to small decisions, such as buying gifts for others or
clothing or games or should we go to the movies or not?
Often we try to do the easiest thing and even go out of our way not to offend others or 'shake
things up'. However, Jesus did not take an easy path and He definitely shook things up. As
we go about our daily activities and decision-making, Great Kids Do The Right Thing in God's
eyes instead of what we think is pleasing to ourselves and others. How do we do this? By
keeping God as the center of our lives and asking
Little Johnny's new baby brother
was screaming up a storm.
Johnny asked his mom, “Where’d
he come from?” “He came from
heaven, Johnny.” Johnny
responded: “Wow! I can see why
they threw him out!”
Can you unscramble these words?
gtwanohsin
sejsu
iafr
sefaimli
Him how He wants us to live. We must make God
more important than our families, our school, our
country, (yes, even sports) and everything else in our
earthly lives. Of course, this does not mean we can
disrespect our parents, our teachers, and our elders.
In fact, Great Kids rely on them for guidance
according to God’s Word. If we consider God's ways
as our guiding force, then we will make better
decisions and take actions that will help ourselves
and other people for many years.
George Washington said that our happiness is
connected to our desire to be fair and do good things
for other people. In other words, Great Kids won’t be
happy unless they try to be fair and help other kids
and adults.
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Great Kids and Great Dreams
page 2
A GREAT DREAM
Rebecca saw her in the cafeteria several times eating by herself. Her name is Rachel and she is new in
school. Rachel’s family moved here from Nebraska and she started at Rebecca’s school in the middle of the
year and she didn’t know any of the other kids. Rebecca told her mom about how she eats alone and she
felt sorry for her. Her mom suggested that she take her lunch over to her table and eat with her and get to
know her.
The next day Rebecca did just that. Rachel seemed happy that someone else wanted to be with her. She was
shy and talked a little funny, but Rebecca and her got along well. Soon they were talking and laughing
together. Rachel also told Rebecca that her parents were looking
for a new church to attend.
Rebecca invited her to come to church
with her on Sunday.
After lunch, Rebecca’s friends
were teasing her about eating with the
new girl because she was different
than they were. They started mimicking
the way Rachel talked and Rebecca told them to stop and said that
Rachel was nice and that she
liked her.
A couple of weeks later one of
party and Rebecca said, “Hey,
at her and said, “No way” and
again. Then Rebecca said, “You
don’t even know her. I am her
her and be fair to her, then I won’t
she could invite Rachel, but not
Rebecca’s friends was having a slumber
let’s invite Rachel.” Her friends laughed
started mimicking how Rachel talks
are not being fair to her because you
friend, too. If you don’t want to invite
come either.” Then her friends told her
to expect them to be her friends, too.
Rachel was excited to come to the slumber party with Rebecca. At first the other girls ignored her until
they started playing a game and Rachel joined in and they started laughing at how she talked. Rebecca
looked at her friends and said she liked the way Rachel talked. Rachel smiled and said, “It’s okay Rebecca,
I think you all talk funny and I still like you. I bet I can win this game!” After that, all the girls became
friends with Rachel. Rebecca was happy that her friends were fair to Rachel and became her friends.
(Remember that this was a Great Dream and didn't really happen, but it could happen with Great Kids like you!)
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GREAT KIDS PRAYER
"Father God thank You for our blessings. Teach us to be Great
Kids with Great Dreams. Teach us to always be fair to other kids
and other people. We love You and thank You for loving us and
answering our prayers. In Jesus Holy Name, AMEN!"
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This is an excerpt from Michael Bianchi’s upcoming book,