DESTINATION DECISIONS | Convo #2: Lies or Truth

Lies don’t usually start loud—they start convenient. A small bend of the truth. A quiet omission. A moment that feels easier than honesty. But every step is taking us somewhere.

In this Destination Decisions conversation, Lies or Truth?, we press into the tension we all recognize:  how quickly “little lies” become normal, and why Scripture treats truth not as a preference, but a path. Rooted in Proverbs 12:22, we explore what it means that the Lord delights in people who are trustworthy, and how repeated choices slowly train the heart toward either clarity or confusion.

This episode helps families name what’s really at stake. Lies don’t just damage trust; they make us vulnerable to deception. Truth, practiced consistently, forms discernment, confidence, and freedom. We contrast the enemy’s aim as the father of lies with Jesus’ own words: “I am the Way and the Truth.” Direction matters—and so does destination.

You’ll hear a simple, disarming visual that changes the tone at home: a "Destinations Chart" that pairs Lies with deception and Truth with Jesus’ character. Instead of shaming kids for mistakes, parents learn to ask a better question: Which direction is this choice taking you?

We also introduce a powerful habit—quarterly “truth dates”—creating intentional space for honest conversation through consistent, grace-filled questions that invite confession without fear.

Real change starts with modeling. When parents own their missteps, ask forgiveness, and return quickly to the light, truth becomes the family default.

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about direction.

And remember, discipleship starts with a conversation.

The devotion-driven discipleship guide that accompanies this conversation is available in the Family Disciple Me app.

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