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Although a recent survey  found that teens lie, cheat and steal at “alarming rates,” a new campaign hopes to change the lives of young people for the better. Awana children’s ministry clubs have launched the Modern Day Joseph project, based on Larry Fowler’s book, Raising a Modern Day Joseph (David C. Cook) releasing in January. Fowler is the executive training director for Awana. The book and campaign encourage leaders to instruct children on living lives of integrity like the biblical character of Joseph, highlighting these main points:
- Respect: Joseph respected God’s authority.
- Wisdom: Joseph was wise and knew his wisdom came from God.
- Grace: Joseph practiced grace in his relationships.
- Destiny: Joseph had a great sense of destiny and purpose that came from God.
- Perspective: Joseph’s perspective of life started with the sovereignty of God.
The website www.moderndayjoseph.org provides resources including radio spots, devotionals, newsletters and a blog for parents, church leaders and denominational leaders to help promote the campaign.
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