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The following are some thoughts from the first two chapters of The Art of Biblical Narrative, by Robert Alter. He provides some provocative and helpful counter thoughts to our modern, Western and very systematic forms of interpreting the Bible. I think Alter elevates the value of reading the Bible for enjoyment of the art and... Continue Reading →
How are your Children Handling the Sexualization of Our Culture? | A Stepping Stone on the Road to Recovery from Pornography Addiction. This link will increase your awareness of the great trap of sexualized kids. My friend Andy Lundy has brought this to our attention and we should carefully consider this. There is also a... Continue Reading →
The Gospel Project. The Gospel Project is a new kids church curriculum I'm looking into. Looks sound as well as creative in approach.
Kids Feel What Parents Expressively Feel - Desiring God. Watch this little video from John Piper and help your children get caught up in the wonder of God. I LOVE reading stories to my children. The most moving ones for me are Bible stories. There are times when I step into the story so strongly that... Continue Reading →
How a child develops is a complex wonder. There are so many variables like family history, environment, peers, location and more that play a special role in the formation of a child. Here are three factors you can zone in on and leverage as you train up children to be fantastic citizens and faithful followers... Continue Reading →
The following is from Development Through the Lifespan, by Laura E. Berk.Respond to coos and babbles with speech sounds and words.Establish joint attention and comment on what child sees.Play social games, such as pat-a-cake and peekaboo.Engage toddlers in joint make-believe play.Engage toddlers in frequent conversations.Read to toddlers often, engaging them in dialogue about picture books.Put... Continue Reading →
3 Quick Wins for Kids' Ministry | The Resurgence. Saw it, liked it, sharing it!
Doctrine for Kids Debuts This Sunday! | Pastor Mark. Gonna have to keep my eye on this. Looks real good. Check out the cool track on their site.
(For part 1Â click here.) Challenges Of course there are many challenges when it comes to ministry with children and families. As mentioned in the rationale, people have sinned and are separated from God and therefore, need that relationship repaired. So sin is the number one challenge. Leaders, parents, extended families and children are tempted to... Continue Reading →
Rationale and Biblical Foundation God loves people. In the beginning God created a universe to display his greatness. Then he created people to share and revel in it. When those people sinned, the intimacy they shared with God was forever broken. But God had an even bigger plan to show off even more greatness so... Continue Reading →
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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