I saw this video about three months ago and let it fall off of my radar screen.  Then yesterday a friend of mine reminded me of it and I wanted to comment on it.

This is Penn of Penn and Teller.  I think that his comments on “proselytizing” or evangelism here (especially coming from an atheist) are extremely interesting.  He brings up the point that if you really believe God’s Word, than “how much do you have to hate someone to not to tell them about the love of God.  How much do you have to hate someone to not tell them that one day they will live in either heaven or hell.”

It’s interesting to me to hear these words come from a non-believer.

I first met Angela this past December.  I was thoroughly impressed with the depth of her walk with Christ in our interview.  This is a woman who has experienced real pain and the joy that comes through obedience in times of trial.  I sense her humility and her deep dedication to God, her family and to ministering to women and families.  I look forward to her sharing at the D6 Conference.

Today was an action packed day with several D6 Conference promotional meetings.  Some of the highlights were:

Breakfast at Prestonwood Christian Academy

Lunch at a Children’s Ministers Network in North Dallas

Late afternoon meeting with Justin Hillhouse, new Student Minister at First Baptist Dallas

Check out some of the photos from our D6 breakfast sponsored by Prestonwood Christian Academy:

Larry Taylor, Head of School at Prestonwood Christian Academy kicked off the event by sharing his passion for families and how Deuteronomy 6 is paramount in defining the role of the parent in the home.

Mark Matlock shared the vision of what God is doing in connecting church and home.  On several occasions I have heard Mark call this “the most important conversation in the church today.”  Mark has an amazing message and I can not wait for you to hear him at D6.

Larry is championing the message of connecting church and home and reconnecting parents with kids.  He has dedicated much of his life to building faith at home and equipping parents to be spiritual leaders in the home.

The Three Amigos taking their show on the road once again.  We look forward to spending time with Mark every chance we get.  I look forward to his new curriculum coming out called Real World Parents.

Tomorrow we meet with Matt Hubbard and the Texas Southern Baptist Family Ministry team.

Someone recently asked me this question.  What a great question!  Although much of the emphasis of D6 is on “impressing” God’s commands and His love onto the hearts of children, Deuteronomy 6 is for everyone on the face of the planet.

Essentially it says three things: Love God, Know his Word, and Teach it to your Kids.

Two out of those three items apply to everyone in the universe, regardless of your parental status.  Each of us are called to love God with our heart, soul and strength.  Everyone is called to know His Word and His message.  Many may not have children.  If we do not have kids we are still called to live out Timothy 2:2.  If we do not have kids, we can still invest in the lives of the next generation.  If we do not have kids, we can still help resource, train and equip parents and grandparents…this should be our holy ambition.

Check out what pastor Morgan says in this video: that everyone is called to Love God and to Know His Word.  Even though it is directed to parents, if you really listen to what he is saying, you will see that it emphasizes how D6 is relevant to any follower of Christ regardless of whether you have kids or not.