Equipping couples and parents, in partnership with churches, to build connected families.
When I was young, I can recall three things I wanted to become: A rock star A basketball pro An astronaut Today, I can say I've accomplished all of those. I rock out musically every Sunday with children. I tear up the court twice a week with buddies. I can count down from ten. You may disagree,... Continue Reading →
How do you know someone walked on the beach if you didn't seem them do it? Check for footprints. I know it's difficult to fully grasp an invisible God, but he has left footprints. The mystery is great, but Jesus shows us what God is like.
Valuing a child is one of the greatest works of a Christian. Great themes of Scripture compare his people to his children. Jesus broke some established thinking about children and openly welcomed them. Salvation means entering the family of God forever. We pray to God as Father. To enter the kingdom of God we must... Continue Reading →
A cup can only hold so much water. A plate can only hold so much food. A song can only hold so many notes. A story can only hold so many characters. A sports game can only hold so many minutes. A child can only comprehend so much information.
Stress. Can you feel your stomach tighten and your face contort just thinking about that word? Children can be a source of stress, but play is a wonderful antidote to anxiety. Play can soften the toughest of kids and play can bring about greater family or group health. Most importantly, play is a gift from God... Continue Reading →
With children, our energy can become quickly depleted. But when we are caught up in the great mission of leading them to Jesus, we gain energy afresh. As Isaiah reminds us: "Those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength."
I can get emotionally wrecked quickly when I hear about or see children being damaged. The real question is, however, what accountability and protections are we putting in place to prevent it from happening on our watch?
My wife, Daphne, and I recently travelled to Nicaragua to train family ministry leaders. We were privileged to be invited as part of a pastoral training team working with Threefold Ministries. We taught two family ministry conferences while the remainder of the team organized details and collaboratively led the ministry couples conferences. The people attending... Continue Reading →
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Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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