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About rhodesdavis

I am a business and contracts manager for a software development firm. I direct the Florida College Alabama Junior Camp and want to help young people of all ages as they struggle through difficult stages in their lives. I have a wide range of interests and am a perpetual student of life. My greatest acheivement was marrying a wonderful woman and my greatest treasure is her and our four kids.

Wanna Drink?

Imagine that you are playing with some friends in your neighborhood, and someone your age comes up with a bottle of beer.  He says, “I took it from my dad.  He won’t know it is missing.  Let’s go drink this … Continue reading

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True Friend?

Billy was well liked by many of the boys and girls in his class. When his birthday came around, his mother said that he could have a party and invite his friends. Of course, he invited many of his friends … Continue reading

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Taking Responsibility

“Oh, no! I forgot to do my math homework last night,” cried Jerry to himself. as the teacher collected the homework. He started to get nervous as she approached his desk.. “Maybe I can tell her that my parents were … Continue reading

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Should You Watch?

You are invited to a sleep-over with some friends. After the friend’s parents go to sleep, one of the friends takes out a popular movie on video to watch. The movie has lots of men and women dressed in immodest … Continue reading

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Secrets

Joe’s parents told him the importance of keeping a secret. They said that if a person could not be trusted, he would soon have no friends. This morning at school, Joe’s friend, Levon, said that he was going to skip … Continue reading

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Respecting Other People’s Things

Fred was spending the day at Ginny’s house. Fred was rolling toy cars down Ginny’s long hallway. He began to make the cars go faster though they slammed hard against the wall. Fred did not worry about hurting the wall … Continue reading

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Respect

Jacob had a new watch and he was eager to show it to people at church.  Jacob’s Bible class teacher was talking to another adult member  when Jacob came in between them and said, “Look at my new watch” and … Continue reading

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Pressure to be Baptized

The church where you attend is having a gospel meeting. The preacher is very interesting and his message is motivating many people to serve God. Neither you nor any of your friends in your Bible class have been baptized. On … Continue reading

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Praying Out Loud

Junior is a very conscientious person. He tries to obey God’s word and prays to God often. It is his habit to pray to God for the food before his meal. One day, he read in the Bible that Jesus … Continue reading

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Playing in Church

Rhoda has several good friends at church. She enjoys going to class with them and spending time with them outside of the services. However, one thing has been bothering her. When they are in the worship service they usually sit … Continue reading

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