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Sonora, my little girl, is a lovely little princess. As most people know I'm not into pink that much, so this is a stretch for me, but I dig her looking pretty for me! We've put her into gymnastics and she loves to go. I went to watch her one time and I could tell... Continue Reading →
Ever since the beginning when Eve took the forbidden fruit while Adam passively watched, men have been waiting for someone else to take the initiative. God designed men to lead, to take the initiative, to conquer and to take the courageous first step. So many men sit idly by, waiting for something to happen. Meanwhile,... Continue Reading →
Want to improve your creativity with kids? Come to our church on September 18! Aaron Reynold's will be investing his time with us. Check out his information here and here.
Daph and I recently began rejoicing in the news that she is pregnant with our third child! This news also has some sadness to it because we have been in the adoption thought process for years. It felt as though we were getting really close to making our adoption official. Then God surprised us! God's surprises... Continue Reading →
From Family Minute: Did you ever see the movie Holes? If you saw my backyard right now, you would think about this film. It looks like a war zone. You see, my son and his friends dug three big holes in the ground that they can hide in for paintball wars. It would be easy... Continue Reading →
ONLY KIDS MAY DISTURB ME Kids wake me up! Kids make me laugh! Kids remind me of God! Kids make me smile! Kids are fun! Kids are interesting! Kids are valuable! Kids are curious! Jesus welcomed them and so will I. I am a children’s pastor!
(Reposted from an earlier Facebook note). Getting your kids ready may sound like an easy thing, but sometimes it can get downright stressful! Here are some ideas from the Bourque family to make your transition times more enjoyable and actually a meaningful part of daily life! (While this article targets parents, there are important principles... Continue Reading →
The following is from Family First: Want a valuable tool to teach your kids how to interact with others? Last night, as I stood at the kitchen sink, my son tried to push me aside, without saying a word. Well, rather than just correct him, my wife and I decided to employ a little role-play. ... Continue Reading →
I spent a couple hours today with a group of kindergarten and grade one kids. Not a big deal really. We had some popcorn and a movie. Or is it a big deal? I think maybe it is. One boy, when his mother asked if he still wanted to come to the party, came quickly... Continue Reading →
Topping the news lately has been the tremendous ash cloud covering Europe. Brewing underneath the icy cold climate of Iceland is a hot volcano. This volcano has spewed it's contents into the atmosphere impacting millions of people. I am fascinated with volcanoes. They stir up in me all kinds of emotions. Adventure, awe, fear and... Continue Reading →
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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