The true story of one traumatized little girl led me to reevaluate the way I teach and celebrate the events of Easter. Next week is Holy Week where churches around the world will be remembering Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus’ trial, His crucifixion, and the joy of Resurrection Sunday. This…
Read MoreIf you live in Oklahoma, Arizona, or Kentucky, you may have a unique opportunity to share God’s love with your community and reach kids for Christ. If not, take time to read this post anyway. As you do, think of unique opportunities God may place before you and your church to minister to those around…
Read MoreHave your children been challenged in what they believe? It may happen sooner than you think. Let me share a few stories, then I’ll give you some resource links for your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. From Social Studies to Satan? For those not familiar with American regional differences, the southern states have traditionally…
Read MoreAre you or your children the next Billy Graham? How do you know? What about Billy Graham made him so special and influential? If you have not heard, Billy Graham died Wednesday morning, Feb. 21, 2018. Our prayers are with his family in this difficult time of grief. How to Minister to the Grieving Who was…
Read MoreWhen tragedy strikes, we want to show love to those affected. Do “thoughts and prayers” help? If you haven’t heard, this past Wednesday afternoon a student opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. (Learn more here about what happened.) This terrible tragedy has left many people asking: Do thoughts and prayers…
Read MoreA few weeks ago my music minister said something about love and worship that continues to echo in my ears. It had been at least three weeks since I’d been in choir because of a terrible bout of bronchitis and common cold. I was starting to feel stronger, but still had a cough and was…
Read MoreHappy New Year! This is the time of year when I like to look back over the past year to mourn, celebrate, and praise God for His abundant mercy before turning my face to the year to come. This year, I thought I’d take the format of our FREE resource 2018 New Year’s Resolutions for…
Read MoreI hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving. If you don’t live in the States, I encourage your family to take some time to thank God for all He’s given and done for you in the past year. One of our family traditions is to watch the 1947 movie “Miracle on 34th Street”…
Read MoreThanksgiving holiday is just around the corner. This is a special day set aside to remember and be thankful for physical and/or relational blessings in our lives. Have you ever asked yourself: “Is there one thing above everything else in my life that I should be thankful for?” Another key question for me is: “Can…
Read MoreYou may have seen us advertising the new Family Advent Readings designed for use in “Big Church.” Today we’re getting a sneak peek at the new Advent Family Devotional which will be available next week. Waiting for Christmas: Weekly Family Devotionals for Advent Advent is the four weeks leading up to Christmas. It usually begins…
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