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Teaching Family Rhythm in Nicaragua
Families everywhere matter to God. Children everywhere do not have a choice where they are born or what family they are born into. Yet God not only loves each one a lot, but also has his hand on them for something special (1 Thessalonians 1:4, MSG). Jesus came to bring us back into right relationship... Continue Reading →
Be Prepared
Real life-change doesn't happen by accident. Take some time this week to really prepare yourself for your interactions with children. Spend time alone praying "God search my heart and know my thoughts. Read Scripture and consider the age-appropriate words you can use to speak it to children. Get beyond the bare minimum or the accepted... Continue Reading →
Don’t Be an Expert
Faith is too big and complicated of a journey to claim to be an expert. Take the load off!
You Are Not Alone
Whether you're a parent or a children's ministry volunteer, we all need the joy of community.
Why Families Are Attending Your Church Less Frequently and 6 things you can do to change it ~ RELEVANT CHILDRENS MINISTRY
Why Families Are Attending Your Church Less Frequently and 6 things you can do to change it ~ RELEVANT CHILDRENS MINISTRY. I think fewer families are attending church in Canada as well as in the US for similar reasons as listed in the link. The question is, "How important is regular connection to a local... Continue Reading →
The “Peace Process”: Teaching Reconciliation in Your Home – Connected Families
The “Peace Process”: Teaching Reconciliation in Your Home - Connected Families. This is a fantastic blog on working through conflict with your children. Check it out!
Five Actions for Forming a Strong Family Rhythm
Below are five simple action steps for each part of the Family Rhythm cycle. Right relationship: establish core family values. Relationship broken: acknowledge realities and eliminate "sap suckers!"Repercussions: understand life-stage development, then discover and apply relevant and effective training methods.Repentance: model and expect authentic transformation more than just the flippant, "I'm sorry." Restoration: keep a constant view... Continue Reading →
Why Letting Kids Argue Can Be a Good Idea – Connected Families
This is an excellent article for helping people, especially children, work through conflict. I know the anxiety and stress Jim speaks of as my children woke me up this morning with a little spat. This is difficult work, but the extra communication it takes to work it through reaps long-term benefits for the health of... Continue Reading →
The Forest of Traps: A Parable
In the Forest of Traps, a boy named Struggle was wandering. The deeper into the forest he went, the darker it became. The vines were thick. The tree trunks were black. The leaves on the trees were dark, broad and menacing. Wet, oozing moss grew up around just about everything. Sunlight was difficult to find.... Continue Reading →
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