It’s test season in public schools across America. This is the third year I’ve been an elementary school test monitor. Honestly, I love it! It gives me a great opportunity to encourage and pray for students, teachers, the schools, our state, this country, and children in general. I know there is a lot of debate…
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Churches all over are in full swing planning their summer programs for children. One of my favorites is Vacation Bible School (VBS). I was called to the ministry at VBS, so maybe my bias is understandable. (Read this post to learn about this experience.) A friend of mine pioneered a new vision for VBS. They…
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Image (c) depositphotos.com I reel in amazement at the price Christ paid for my sins on Calvary. It is one of the reasons I love Easter so much. But, did you know there is danger lurking for children in this powerful season? It may not be what you think. The Power of Christ’s Sacrifice I…
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Easter Sunday is this week. I am looking forward to seeing some new faces and celebrating the Lord’s resurrection. As part of the preparations in my church, I’ve been working with our Children’s Minister to create a card that will be placed in the pews along with our guest registration cards. What we made is…
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Happy Read Across America Day! I’m excited to go read to several elementary school classes today. My costume and books are ready to go and I’ve picked out the travel mug for my throat-coat tea. As much as I love reading to kids, it’s even better when they discover a love of reading themselves. The best…
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This is a Bible study I did recently in my jail ministry. This study is also a good family Bible study. Paul was in prison because of his ministry for Christ. While there he continually prayed for the many churches he had established. His concern for the saints in Ephesus was their lack of growth…
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Is your family following the presidential candidate race? There are a lot of great opportunities to teach kids a biblical worldview as you hear the latest news. What is a worldview? Worldview is like a pair of glasses that help you make sense of the world around you. It is the sum total of your…
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Valentine’s Day is in four short days. If you’re like me, you pour over cards to choose just the right one to tell each family member just how much you love them. You debate with yourself over chocolates, flowers, and gifts. In the end, you just hope those close to you know how much you…
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Next week is Ash Wednesday. Does your church family celebrate Ash Wednesday? Do you? Do your kids know what Ash Wednesday is? Below is an excerpt from our new family Bible study, What Does “Lamb of God” Mean? UPDATE (2/21/17): The completion of this study has been shelved for the time being. Learn about Nancy’s…
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What are the spiritual gifts? How does a person get one or more spiritual gifts? How do spiritual gifts work? Over the next few weeks we’re going to look closer at some of these spiritual gifts. Remember, many spiritual gifts are things that God wants all Christians (Christ-followers) to do. Those with a spiritual gift…
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