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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Ever since the beginning when Eve took the forbidden fruit while Adam passively watched, men have been waiting for someone else to take the initiative. God designed men to lead, to take the initiative, to conquer and to take the courageous first step. So many men sit idly by, waiting for something to happen. Meanwhile,... Continue Reading →
Want to improve your creativity with kids? Come to our church on September 18! Aaron Reynold's will be investing his time with us. Check out his information here and here.
I love watching basketball. When I found this 1970's NBA playoff clip I immediately thought of ways these concepts can be translated into life, family, church and children's ministry. See what you can come up with!
Daph and I recently began rejoicing in the news that she is pregnant with our third child! This news also has some sadness to it because we have been in the adoption thought process for years. It felt as though we were getting really close to making our adoption official. Then God surprised us! God's surprises... Continue Reading →
Emotional clip on staying together:
Marriage is never easy. I was just reading about good old Jacob. You know the deceiver in the book of Genesis? The trickster got tricked into marrying the "ugly" woman first, then got the pretty one. He always showed favourtism toward Rachel. Conflicts of preference, conflicts of wealth, conflicts with in-laws, conflicts with kids. That story... Continue Reading →
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
