EMPTY TOMB CRESCENT ROLLS How to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection in the kitchen. This is a great way to talk about the resurrection of Jesus and the empty tomb with your family, in a fun and creative way. You will use items you may already have handy. I’ve included baking directions, talking points and scriptures […]
Fear is a powerful force that we all have to deal with. Right now, we are all facing a different “normal” with social distancing, lock downs and quarantine. Many families are facing the reality of loss of jobs and figuring out what “distance learning” is. All of this, while our children watch. As a parent, […]
Let’s face it, life can feel overwhelming, especially right now. Most of us may even feel overcome, this is normal, but we can’t stay there. Here is what I do when I am feeling things are out of my control. I remember that my faith comes by hearing the Word of God. When I hear […]
If I want my kids to know how to pray and get answers to their prayers, it isn’t good enough I tell them they should pray. I need to show them how to pray. I need to teach them about the different kinds of prayer and how to get them answered. Here is a short […]
There are four basic steps for an effective Kids Ministry Service. STEP ONE Proverbs 29:18 says, “Where there is no vision the people perish.” The first step for an effective children’s church service is to have a goal. You have to get past, “What am I going to teach next week?” Develop a teaching plan […]
“Write the vision, and make a plan upon tables that he may run that readeth it…” Habakkuk 2:2 When I first began to teach children, I had a difficult time finding material and curriculums. The materials that were available at that time were outdated and did not cover Pentecostal or Charismatic principles. Most curriculum companies […]
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 […]
Pinky and the Brain were an iconic cartoon in the 90’s. They were two little mice and their main goal and objective in life was to take over the world. Pinky and the Brain Quote: Pinky: Gee, Brain, what do you want to do tonight? Brain: The same thing we do every night, Pinky – […]
You may not think very highly of me after reading this blog, but I’m willing to take the risk. It’s hard to talk about failure, but it might help someone and it’s therapeutic for me. Bottom line, even if it doesn’t help you it will help me. “When I was a boy of 14, my […]
One of the most important decisions your children will make is who their friends are. Our kids become like whom they hang with. If they hang with kids who love the Lord they will love the Lord. The reverse is also true. I have had parents say this to me, “I decide who my kid’s friends […]