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Further ideas, resources and links I liked from the Children's Ministry Expo, 2010 that will benefit children's ministry leaders as well as parents influence the next generation to walk with Jesus. (For part 1 click here). In this article: Links Just a random collection of websites you may want to check out. Resources Parenting, family... Continue Reading →
Daph and I have been getting some votes on potential baby names from friends. From the votes so far, here are the leaders and those lower on the list: Leaders: Hannah (15 yes, 6 no) Emilia (12 yes, 9 no) Addison (10 yes, 9 no) Alana (13 yes, 8 no) Sophie (11 yes, 8 no)... Continue Reading →
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Photo from http://www.togetherforadoption.comAround the world children are crying. They have no home. Their parents cannot afford to provide food or other basic necessities. They need families. There is a biblical mandate to care for orphans. 163 000 000 children around the world are orphans. In Sarnia there are only 92 foster homes and there is... Continue Reading →
Sometimes as dads, we try to fix our kids. Let's learn how we as parents can celebrate our kids. Consider how Francis Chan treated his daughter on her 16th birthday and glean principles of celebration. Watch this clip.
I had a flashing opportune moment this week. These types of moments come up every now and then. You know, those moments that if you don't take advantage of quickly you might just lose altogether. I suppose they happen more often then we think or notice. But this one was quite clear to me. I... 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 →
I love watching basketball. When I found this 1970's NBA playoff clip I immediately thought of ways these concepts can be translated into life, family, church and children's ministry. See what you can come up with!
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 →
Marriage is never easy. I was just reading about good old Jacob. You know the deceiver in the book of Genesis? The trickster got tricked into marrying the "ugly" woman first, then got the pretty one. He always showed favourtism toward Rachel. Conflicts of preference, conflicts of wealth, conflicts with in-laws, conflicts with kids. That story... Continue Reading →
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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