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How a child develops is a complex wonder. There are so many variables like family history, environment, peers, location and more that play a special role in the formation of a child. Here are three factors you can zone in on and leverage as you train up children to be fantastic citizens and faithful followers... Continue Reading →
Lung transplantation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. I have a cousin. Her name is Tara. She is 18. She has Cystic Fibrosis. Her lungs have failed her. She is right now awaiting a double-lung transplant. These kinds of things bring us back to what really matters. Family, reconciliation, friends, faith, wisdom, hope. Praying for you,... Continue Reading →
The following is from Development Through the Lifespan, by Laura E. Berk.Respond to coos and babbles with speech sounds and words.Establish joint attention and comment on what child sees.Play social games, such as pat-a-cake and peekaboo.Engage toddlers in joint make-believe play.Engage toddlers in frequent conversations.Read to toddlers often, engaging them in dialogue about picture books.Put... Continue Reading →
FamilyTimeTogether.com | Building A Courageous Home. Based on the movie Courageous, comes a website designed to equip dads and families with tools for building a courageous home. Check out some great ideas!
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog. Here's an excerpt: A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 4,100 times in 2011. If it were a NYC subway train, it would take about 3 trips to carry that many people. Click here to... Continue Reading →
When you've lost focus or hope or when you feel stagnant or mediocre it's time to open your eyes and leave the comforts of "home." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIRTm4A41KM
News & Events. Human Trafficking is a worldwide problem. Canada is not exempt and neither is my home town of Sarnia, ON. Take a moment to pray for these children and young women who are being forced into prostitution and other forms of slavery right under our noses. Click the link for more information... Continue Reading →
3 Quick Wins for Kids' Ministry | The Resurgence. Saw it, liked it, sharing it!
The book called Parenting Beyond Your Capacity has a chapter discussing family rhythms. Every family has a rhythm, but not all rhythms are deliberate and strategic. Not all families have a plan, but every family settles into patterns, habits and rhythms that shape their lives together. I want to have a family that doesn't drift off into... Continue Reading →
Doctrine for Kids Debuts This Sunday! | Pastor Mark. Gonna have to keep my eye on this. Looks real good. Check out the cool track on their site.
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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