Equipping couples and parents, in partnership with churches, to build connected families.
Watching your child become anxious when he is left with "strangers" is difficult for both you and your child. Yet doing so (as described below) matters for helping your child navigate the difficult world filled with anxiety at every turn. God doesn't want us to be anxious and he wants parents to provide opportunities to trust. Trust... Continue Reading →
My post last week on love is an important foundation to provide for children who make many messes. A loving relationship is crucial for any rules or boundaries put in place. Enforcing rules outside the context of deep caring can lead to deep resentment. Â But rules, nonetheless, matter and are important to understanding how to... Continue Reading →
I found a mess today. Actually, I seem to find a mess everyday. Sometimes I clean it up, sometimes I avoid it. Sometimes I cause the mess, other times it's my children. As the messes compound, I find the urge to become a little more irritable, more easily put into a state of frustration. But... Continue Reading →
In relationships, winning can be difficult to identify. In ministry, to me, winning relationships are marked by the presence of Christ. I'm not talking about flashes of light or some awesome supernatural experiences, which on occasion throughout history have happened. I just mean the simple awareness that God is close and making us a little more... Continue Reading →
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 →
One day, Jesus went for an afternoon of sunbathing on his fancy boat. He was so excited to waste the day sipping lemonade, lying around and avoiding people except a couple friends. Of course there's nothing wrong with resting once in awhile, but...well, you'll see. However, he eventually got tired of that so he wanted... 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 →
Have you taken a moment lately to consider the value of church attendance? Attending weekly services is good for many reasons. Also, church is not just about the traditional services. Church really gets cooking when you join a small group…and eat good cooking together. Whatever your current church involvement is, consider these six reasons to... Continue Reading →
Do you remember what it was like as a child to just want a friend? Help us to remember when We were only children hoping for a friend. -Audio Adrenaline What a gift it is to know that we belong! Share the love this Christmas.
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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