Equipping couples and parents, in partnership with churches, to build connected families.
A Baptist Catechism - Desiring God. Catechism for Young Children. The two links above will take you to two places you can go to teach children the basic tenets of Christian faith. They contain short questions and answers regarding the essential teachings of Scripture. They are intended to spur on conversation between the teacher and... Continue Reading →
Transformation is a powerful word to me. There is the classic Transformers cartoon where vehicles turn into powerful machines and back again. You see the wonder of a caterpillar morphing into a butterfly. There’s the annual transformation of nature from cold and dead to green and vibrant. Each night and morning God dazzles us... Continue Reading →
All Pro Dad | Having an Attitude of Gratitude. Feel helpless? Going through difficulty? Worried? Have you ever wished you could fly or breathe under water? Well you can't. So suck it up! ; ) Is that a reason for you to be depressed or angry? Sometimes we feel like we're the ones with enough... Continue Reading →
| NBA.com. Want to get good at, well, anything? Consider Ray Allen's approach to excellence in his profession. Who you are when no one sees is more important than who you are when everyone is watching. Character is developed in the shadows and reveals itself in the spotlight. (Click the photo for link).
Does God Exist - Six Reasons to Believe that God is Really There - Existence of God - Proof of God. Got kids asking how we know that God is real. I propose that we can know He is real because creation, the prophets, Jesus and the apostles prove it. Consider Marilyn Adamson's article from... Continue Reading →
The mountain is high. The terrain is treacherous. The breathing is difficult. My legs are burning. Can I go on? Take one more step. The reward is great for those who overcome. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1CeYTtrpds
Ed Stetzer - Thursday Is for Thinkers: Dan Cruver on Small Churches and Adoption. A must read! The church MUST be about adoption and orphan care.
In our small group last night we talked about our adoption into the family of God. This is a powerful picture to me of who all people are apart from the forgiveness Christ offers. ALONE. DESPERATE. WITHOUT LOVE. ORPHANED. FATHERLESS. DESPISED. But through Christ, we can be called the children of God. What better Father... Continue Reading →
Orange Parents. The link above will take you to a site devoted to helping parents and churches collide. Something wonderful (orange) happens when the light (yellow) of the church blends with the love (red) of the family. I've been meeting with a small group of friends to discuss the book Parenting Beyond Your Capacity. It's... Continue Reading →
I've been reading Boundaries with Kids by Henry Cloud and John Townsend. This book is packed with great ideas related to how making good choices leads to children who grow up healthy and with great character. I came across a good section on rewards. This affects me not only as a parent, but also as... Continue Reading →
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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