THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! PART ONE I think it is the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! But I will not kid you, it can also be one of the most stressful times of the year too. Just thinking about meeting the high expectations of the holiday may already be making you […]
Thanksgiving is a time where we stop and are thankful for what God has done for us. Many families have Thanksgiving traditions they celebrate on Thanksgiving Day, such as telling others what we are thankful for. When my kids were younger, as a parent, I wanted to see my kids be thankful, not just on […]
One parenting craze that, as a mom with young children, that I am noticing is healthy, organic, food. Take a stroll down any grocery store, or baby food aisle. “Organic”, “All Natural”, “Gluten Free”, are just some of the words that jump out at you. As a parent of a five and seven-year-old, I as […]
It is important to establish why we believe that Jesus is the Son of God. The belief that Jesus is the Son of God is what makes Christianity stand out from other religions. Some religions believe that Jesus was a good man, but they do not believe in His Deity. There are three reasons why […]
Are you shopping for curriculum? I’ve got a couple questions for you… Have you ever thrown your hands up in the air in desperation while searching for curriculum? When you found one you have you thought, “Okay, now much does it cost?” I bet you chuckled and said yes to one of these questions. Here’s the deal, […]
It’s important to talk to kids about the Holy Spirit. Our kids need to know the Holy Spirit is real, powerful, and that He comes to live inside when we ask Jesus Christ into our hearts. This week I’ll be sharing five of my favorite sermons teaching about the Holy Spirit. I guarantee these will […]
I never really understood the name “Vacation Bible School.” The words “school” and “vacation” should NEVER be in the same sentence. When I hear someone say “Vacation Bible School,” it reminds me of summer school. Another thing is Vacation Bible School is not really a vacation for me. I always seem […]
Preschool Curriculum – Buy 2 – Get 1 FREE! Preschoolers are eager to learn about God and are quick to receive the things of the Spirit. Give your kids a rock-solid foundation as you impart these basic, yet powerful truths of our Christian faith. Learn how to, “Plant seeds that last a lifetime!” Have you asked […]
The church growth people tell us that kids are one of the top three reasons why people choose a church. 1. Pastor 2. Worship 3. Kid’s ministry I discovered this early on. I was helping my youth pastor plant a church in Michigan. I had all the kids in one room because we were just starting out. I was teaching on […]
The Salvation Experience Praying the Prayer of Salvation with another is one of the most exciting things to do as a Christian. In children’s ministry we have an opportunity to do this, every week. While we continue to strive for excellence in ministry and keeping kid’s attentions, it’s important to remember why we do what […]