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Moments Matter
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.
How to Really Send the Kids Back to School & Out into the World
Daily life with children soon becomes memories. What will your memories be when you ship your child off on their own? A good read for sending your children back to school: A Holy Experience – How to Really Send the Kids Back to School & Out into the World.
The One Story to Tell Your Family
For me, I get overwhelmed sometimes when there are too many choices. We have a phrase in our culture when we have a question: “Just Google it.” For wise and discerning people, that can be somewhat helpful. But I need more than a quick tip or a rabbit trail of opinions, I want a guiding... Continue Reading →
Letter to a Tired Parent – Connected Families
Letter to a Tired Parent - Connected Families. I needed this...and maybe you do too. In the messes remember that with Jesus joy, peace, hope and reconciliation are possible.
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!
