Grief is a tricky thing. You’re doing ok and then it sneaks up on you. How do you minister to the grieving? When I lost my sister in early 2003, my whole world fell apart. God had to drag me out of the deep pit I fell into. You can read that story here. This time…
Why should I do my best when I can get by with doing less? Giving my best would require giving more time and energy towards the project goals, which would take away time and energy available for ”enjoying life.” Does anyone struggle with time management and priorities besides me? This blog is written for me,…
Lent has begun and Easter is just around the corner. Can you believe that Resurrection Sunday is only six weeks away? Would you join me now in praying for God to do a great work in families this Easter season? This prayer is based on Psalm 24. Almighty God, The earth is Yours, and everything in it,…
What do you need to know when starting to lead Sunday school, kids programs, family worship, family devotionals, or family Bible study? Last week the high school juniors and seniors of my church were guest teachers in my second grade children’s Sunday school class. In preparation, I led a mini-training for the high school students to get them…
Do you know the importance of family worship and Bible study but are not sure how to start? Have your family worship and Bible study become stale? How do you engage your kids and make your family worship and Bible study fun? 1. Find a regular time and stick to it. Schedule it like a…
Do you want your prayers and life to have a greater impact? A bit of history can change today’s world too. You all probably already know that Mary (my wife and Nancy Ruth’s mother) passed away on November 29th of last year. This has led me to reflect on events in my earlier life and…
A resolution by definition is something you firmly decide to do. Is that true of your New Year’s resolutions? It wasn’t always true of mine. This time of year people are thinking about New Year’s resolutions. You may be thinking of things you want to do better next year. Maybe that’s losing weight. Maybe it’s…
People across the nation are still reeling from last week’s election results. This affects children too. Children have been listening for months to parents, the media, and other sources engage in passionate comments and arguments regarding Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Naturally, children’s reactions to the election mirror those they hold in the highest esteem.…
UPDATE: This contest has been extended. In addition to free books, each submission will be sent a goodie bag with small toys and candy. Simply send a picture of something we do at church to: Parent Road Ministries, P.O. Box 397, Tonkawa, OK 74653 Learn more here. With one picture your child could earn FREE…
Would you love to be a better teacher? Would you love to be able to teach in a way that makes an actual difference in the lives of children? Late spring is a great time for parents, Sunday school teachers, and other children’s leaders to look back on the last year and look ahead to…
