Identify goals in each relevant category.

SINGLE: To nurture my faith I will…• Make and keep a daily Bible reading plan.• Regularly connect in a Bible Study group.• ________________________________________• ________________________________________

MARRIED: To strengthen our relationship I will…• Plan at least two dates per month• Pray together at least twice weekly• ________________________________________• ________________________________________

KIDS@HOME: To nurture my child’s faith I will…• Schedule at least two “family night” activities or faith discussions per month.• Pray together at least five times per week (including mealtime and bedtime)• ________________________________________• ________________________________________

TEENS@HOME: To mentor my teen’s faith I will…• Schedule at least one “movie night chat” or faith discussion each month• Eat together (including prayer and conversation) at least five times per week.• ________________________________________• ________________________________________

GRANDKIDS: To give a strong heritage I will…• Pray for each grandchild daily by name• Call or write a note to each grandchild once per month• ________________________________________• ________________________________________

Other situations for proactive intentionality:• ________________________________________• ________________________________________

For helpful tools visit the Faith@Home Resource Center or nrhbc.org

My 120-Day Plan

Faith@Home exists to help you become intentional about building a God-honoring home one step at a time.

Take advantage of these tools designed to inspire and equip you to live your faith at home.

Stop by the Faith@Home Resource Center before or after services or visit nrhbc.org

Free insights and resource recommendations for a variety of life season dynamics and special situations.

Free ideas married couples and parents can implement this week including date night discussions, family-night activities,

mealtime conversations, movie chat nights and much more.

The Faith@Home Resource Center contains a sample display of many books and resources available to help you be intentional about your faith at home. Most items on display are available

for check out from the church library.

Blueprints

Recipe Cards

Resources

REFLECTAssess your level of intentionality over the past 120 days. Choose the relevant categories for your home. Based on your answers, circle the

letter that best describes your level of intentionality.

Integrity. I’ve done the things I said I would do. (kept appointments, made good on promises, followed through on verbalized intentions, etc.)

Community. Participated in meaningful Christian community at least once per week. (Bible study groups, prayer meetings, worship gatherings, etc.)

Purity. Had healthy interaction with members of the opposite sex. (avoided lust, fled from sexual activity, esteemed and respected all, etc)

Intentionality. Taken intentional steps to deepen my walk with Christ daily. (served in ministry, shared the gospel, read the Scripture, etc.)

Charity. Sacrificed something for someone at least once per week. (helped someone move, bought someone’s meal, visited someone who is sick, etc.)

SINGLES

SINGLES INTENTIONALITY SUMMARY

A: Very Intentional (5 boxes checked) B: Not Bad (4) C: Hit and Miss (3) D: Mostly Miss (2) F: Totally Haphazard (0-1)

Connected Relationally. Spent face to face time with my children (chatting, helping with homework, eating dinner together at the table, etc) at least once per day.

Values. Created or captured an occasion within the home for passing my beliefs and values to my children (family night activity, mealtime conversation, bedtime reading, etc.) at least once per week.

Meaningful Time. Did something special with my children (hobby, ice cream date, movie night, etc.) at least twice per month.

Connected Spiritually. Prayed with my children (including mealtimes, bedtime, etc.) at least five times per week.

Discipline. I have responded appropriately to my children's misbehavior by teaching them to accept responsibility for their actions, resolving with a positive conclusion, and being consistent with expectations and consequences.

Service. Served together (service project, family mission trip, volunteer at church, etc) and/or participated in a faith experience other than regular church services with my children at least once.

Healthy Conflict Resolution. Admitted I was wrong and apologized and/or forgave before going to bed after conflicts with my children.

PARENTS

PARENTS INTENTIONALITY SUMMARY

A: Very Intentional (6-7 boxes checked) B: Not Bad (5) C: Hit and Miss (4) D: Mostly Miss (2-3) F: Totally Haphazard (0-1)

Connection. Did something to foster a relational connection with my grandchildren (wrote a letter, hobby, ice cream date, movie night, phone conversations, etc.) at least once a month.

Spiritual Legacy. Did something intentional to directly (with grandchildren) or indirectly (assisting the parents) help my grandchildren inherit a strong spiritual legacy.

Service. Served in a ministry, missions, or service project or participated in an intergenerational faith experience with my grandchildren.

Prayer. Prayed daily for the specific needs of my children and grandchildren.

GRANDPARENTS

Walk Matching Talk

GRANDPARENTS INTENTIONALITY SUMMARY

A: Very Intentional (4 boxes checked) B: Not Bad (3) C: Hit and Miss (2) D: Mostly Miss (1) F: Totally Haphazard (0)

Intimacy. Weekly steps in place to nurture our relationship through tangible expressions of love. (regular “date nights”, writing notes, walks together, called during the day)

Connecting Spiritually. Prayed with my spouse (other than saying grace over a meal) at least twice per week. Attended worship services and/or Bible study group together weekly.

Purity. Took steps to reduce risk to my marriage in vulnerable areas (bad temper, sexual temptation, office relationships, time away from home, demeaning language, substance abuse, etc.) by establishing and/or maintaining boundaries, increasing accountability.

Affection. Demonstrated meaningful touch (hugs, kissing, caressing) and/or verbal affirmation (words of appreciation, admiration, affection) at least once per day.

Healthy Conflict Resolution. Admitted I was wrong and apologized and/or forgave before going to bed after conflicts with my spouse.

Intentionality. Taken intentional steps to deepen my personal walk with Christ daily. (served in ministry, shared the gospel, read the Scripture, etc.)

MARRIAGE

MARRIED INTENTIONALITY SUMMARYA: Very Intentional (5-6 boxes checked) B: Not Bad (4) C: Hit and Miss (3)

D: Mostly Miss (2) F: Totally Haphazard (0-1)Would those closest to you say that your life at home reflects what you claim to believe?

A: Consistently B: Most Times C: Hit and Miss D: Mostly Miss F: Never

Mark each topic relevant to your home and find tools to become intentional at the Faith@Home Resource Center.

Single – Should You Pursue Marriage?Hope to Marry – Becoming IntentionalEngaged – Getting Ready for MarriageLiving TogetherBuilding a Strong MarriageConsidering ChildrenPreparing for BabyIntentional ParentingPreparing for AdolescenceLaunching Your Young AdultsThe Empty NestInfluencing Grandchildren

Special SituationsRaising Children AloneManaging Family FinancesFacing InfertilityExploring AdoptionIntroducing Your Child to ChristChoosing Your Child’s Schooling OptionsRaising A Child with Special NeedsBlending FamiliesA Difficult MarriageA Difficult TeenAn Unplanned PregnancyAn Unbelieving SpouseAddiction IssuesCaring for an Aging Loved OneDealing with Grief

Life Stages