Get Informed About the Orphan Crisis

Photo from http://www.togetherforadoption.comAround the world children are crying. They have no home. Their parents cannot afford to provide food or other basic necessities. They need families. There is a biblical mandate to care for orphans. 163 000 000 children around the world are orphans. In Sarnia there are only 92 foster homes and there is... Continue Reading →

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Francis Chan Talks About Celebrating His Daughter

Sometimes as dads, we try to fix our kids. Let's learn how we as parents can celebrate our kids. Consider how Francis Chan treated his daughter on her 16th birthday and glean principles of celebration. Watch this clip.

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Ripple-Effect Decisions

I had a flashing opportune moment this week. These types of moments come up every now and then. You know, those moments that if you don't take advantage of quickly you might just lose altogether. I suppose they happen more often then we think or notice. But this one was quite clear to me. I... Continue Reading →

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Emotional Fruit Salad

This past year the children's ministry volunteers at our church played a game called Emotional Fruit Salad. (You can learn how to play this game by clicking here for your next party!) Some who are, let's say, a little more conservative, wanted to shoot me I'm sure, but we all had a good laugh by... Continue Reading →

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Personalities in Kids

I'm always fascinated with personalities. In the Bible you have gutsy Peter, eccentric John the Baptist, encouraging Barnabas, driven King David and so on. People are wonderfully designed with so many different styles of life. My two children are vastly different in personalities. Sonora is particular, loves to be pretty, sings laments when she's in... Continue Reading →

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FREE E-book for Children’s Ministry

Don't miss this straightforward, passionate look at what matters now in children's ministry! The read is easy and laid out in short 200 word answers to the question: "What matters now in children's ministry?" Answers are from 33 leaders who really care about children and those who lead them. Contributor's include Amy Dolan (Lemon Lime... Continue Reading →

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Why You Can’t

Sonora, my little girl, is a lovely little princess. As most people know I'm not into pink that much, so this is a stretch for me, but I dig her looking pretty for me! We've put her into gymnastics and she loves to go. I went to watch her one time and I could tell... Continue Reading →

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