After the Fairy Tale Fades, Part 4: Thanks For The Memories
May 25, 2025 / Pastor Tom Van KempenPhilippians 1:3 (NIV) I thank my God every time I remember you.
Memories are
Deuteronomy 4:9 (NCV) But be careful! Watch out and don’t forget the things you have seen. Don’t forget them as long as you live, but teach them to your children and grandchildren.
1. Forgetfulness is a constant
2. Forgetfulness is a phenomenon
3. Not all is bad
Memories are
1. Memory is the foundation of
2. Memory is the essence of our
3. Memories are key to a growing with God
1) Remembering has benefits
2) Forgetting has consequences
Remembering is
1. You must your memories
1) Realize memory is a gift
2) Requires focus and attention
Deut 6:4-7 (GW) Listen, Israel: The Lord is our God. The Lord is the only God. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.Take to heart these words that I give you today. Repeat them to your children. Talk about them when you’re at home or away, when you lie down or get up.
3) Requires constant repetition
4) Reminders are needed
Deut 6:8-9 (GW) Write them down, and tie them around your wrist, and wear them as headbands as a reminder. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.
2. You must your memories
3. You must special memories
Luke 2:19 (Voice) Mary, too, pondered all of these events, treasuring each memory in her heart.
Luke 2:51 (Voice) Jesus went back to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. His mother continued to store these memories like treasures in her heart.
1) Memories are built over time
2) Establish family traditions
3) Tell the family story

