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…
Read MoreHappy 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…
Read MoreIs 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…
Read MoreValentine’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…
Read MoreThis question is not often voiced, but we see it lived out so many places. Children are shunted aside until they are “old enough.” Retirees and Senior adults are dismissed as “out of touch,” “past their prime,” or “old fashioned.” Neither attitude is biblical. Today we’ll specifically address the first one. (See 1 Corinthians 9:24-27…
Read MoreWe best use our spiritual gifts when we are connected with God through a personal relationship with Him, prayer, Bible study, and fellowship with other believers. Did you know that Jesus prayed for that very thing for you and your family? What happens when you live as Jesus prayed? How do we live out our…
Read MoreParents strongly influence their child’s worldview, whether they intend to or not. What are you teaching your child? Are you including the whole picture or just part of the elephant? We are now hosting Worldview Parties (#worldviewparty). These parties are a fun opportunity to introduce children and families to the concept of worldview. They are…
Read MoreWhat goals did you make for 2016? What New Year’s resolutions did you make? Did you look at how you can serve better God this year? This month we’ll be looking closer at spiritual gifts and how they should be used. First though, we need to look at a question many people ask themselves. “Did…
Read MoreHappy New Year! What are your goals for 2016 or your New Year’s resolutions? Have you considered asking God to make you more humble? Today we are wrapping up our look at Philippians 2:1-11. Monday we talked about the importance of living a humble life. Wednesday we talked specifically about pride. Today let’s look at…
Read MoreThis week we are looking at Philippians 2:1-11. Monday we talked about the importance of living a humble life. Today we’re going to talk specifically about pride. Pride is the antonym, the opposite, of humility. What is pride? Why is it bad? Let’s start by reviewing our definitions. What do “pride” and “humility” mean? Humiliation –…
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