Equipping couples and parents, in partnership with churches, to build connected families.
One day, Jesus went for an afternoon of sunbathing on his fancy boat. He was so excited to waste the day sipping lemonade, lying around and avoiding people except a couple friends. Of course there's nothing wrong with resting once in awhile, but...well, you'll see. However, he eventually got tired of that so he wanted... Continue Reading →
How do you know someone walked on the beach if you didn't seem them do it? Check for footprints. I know it's difficult to fully grasp an invisible God, but he has left footprints. The mystery is great, but Jesus shows us what God is like.
Valuing a child is one of the greatest works of a Christian. Great themes of Scripture compare his people to his children. Jesus broke some established thinking about children and openly welcomed them. Salvation means entering the family of God forever. We pray to God as Father. To enter the kingdom of God we must... Continue Reading →
Do you remember what it was like as a child to just want a friend? Help us to remember when We were only children hoping for a friend. -Audio Adrenaline What a gift it is to know that we belong! Share the love this Christmas.
A cup can only hold so much water. A plate can only hold so much food. A song can only hold so many notes. A story can only hold so many characters. A sports game can only hold so many minutes. A child can only comprehend so much information.Â
Stress. Can you feel your stomach tighten and your face contort just thinking about that word? Children can be a source of stress, but play is a wonderful antidote to anxiety. Play can soften the toughest of kids and play can bring about greater family or group health. Most importantly, play is a gift from God... Continue Reading →
With children, our energy can become quickly depleted. But when we are caught up in the great mission of leading them to Jesus, we gain energy afresh. As Isaiah reminds us: "Those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength."
I often laugh when I'm around children. Like when my son tells a knock, knock joke that makes zero sense. Or when my daughter giggles continuously because of a new sound that she's discovered. Or when a kid completely derails one of my very serious and important small group questions with a comment like, "broccoli... Continue Reading →
My wife, Daphne, and I recently travelled to Nicaragua to train family ministry leaders. We were privileged to be invited as part of a pastoral training team working with Threefold Ministries. We taught two family ministry conferences while the remainder of the team organized details and collaboratively led the ministry couples conferences. The people attending... Continue Reading →
Appreciate the complexity of life and our own unique influence on it today!
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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