THE FOLLOWING IS FROM iMOM: Why shoot for 50 years of marriage, when you can make it to 58? That's the point of a new song that really got to me. In Love Like Crazy, singer Lee Brice spells out eight ways for us... 1. Be a best friend, 2. tell the truth, 3. and overuse "I... Continue Reading →
Top 100 Children’s Ministry Blogs
Check it out: I'm number 79 on the Ministry to Children top 100 blog list. I'm not sure how I made this list as I'm quite certain only my mom reads these posts. 🙂 Some of my favourites on the list are Sam Luce, Lemon Lime Kids, Kidologist, Jim Wideman and Belly Flop (Roger Fields).... Continue Reading →
Should Kids Bring Their Bibles to Church?
I found an interesting blog by a children's pastor named Sam Luce. Most kids at our church don't bring their Bibles to church. I'd like to change that. But I also think that I and our teachers need to be more mindful of having kids use their Bibles when they bring them. Check it out,... Continue Reading →
Chat Show (Vol.1, Iss.6): Trading Cards and Orphans in Kenya
There is stuff to talk about even though I didn't receive any submissions from kids this week. Parents: if you have any questions you want your kids to ask for you, have them fill out a form (wink, wink). Announcements: New Bible Reading Challenge for the Fall (go here). Great Adventure Cards (new trading card... Continue Reading →
An Unusual Perspective for Dealing with Bullies
Seeing or hearing of children bullied and mistreated pains me. I know how a sensitive child can be easily taken advantage of. I was one. Nasty comments or simply perceived threats can cause deep emotional pain and leave scars that effect a person for the rest of their lives. So what can children do when... Continue Reading →
Chat Show (Vol.1, Iss.5): Trampled by a Dog and a Joke
This short issue is just about a boy who got walked on by a big dog! Comment: Two weeks ago I got trampled by my friend's king shepherd. A.K., Gr.4 // I bet that was a little scary. When I was a teenager, I was delivering papers and this big shepherd dog broke his chain... Continue Reading →
Humourous Parenting Tips
If you aren't familiar with Mark Thrice, here's a good article to help with that. He a syndicated humour columnist. Read The Things I've Learned from Parenting.
Coach Carter and Discipline for Parents
As a young dad, I'm always looking for ways to improve my fathering. Discipline is tough. I want my kids to grow up with mature character. Now, my frame of reference, when I say I want my kids to have mature character, is God's standards as recorded in Scripture. However, this blog is not about... Continue Reading →
Loose Bowels, Loose Lips
Today I learned a valuable lesson. It came in the form of a very vivid image. I'll tell you the story behind the image first. Then I'll share the profound lesson. My family woke up today just like normal. One of my first tasks for the day was to change Josiah's diaper. I soon discovered... Continue Reading →
Bible Jeopardy Game for Family Time
Click on the link below for a simple game you can use to teach your kids about the Bible. It's from Focus Parenting (ie. Focus on the Family). Mealtime Moments-Jeopardy
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