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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRqj61J-J8s My natural tendency is to run from God. God's constant action is to run to me. I'd rather sin. God would rather deliver me from that destruction. I'd rather avoid God after I've done wrong. He wants to come close to forgive. Time and time again throughout Scripture we see God reaching out to... Continue Reading →
I spent a couple hours today with a group of kindergarten and grade one kids. Not a big deal really. We had some popcorn and a movie. Or is it a big deal? I think maybe it is. One boy, when his mother asked if he still wanted to come to the party, came quickly... Continue Reading →
Athletes train. Pianists practice. Firefighters do drills. What about Christians? "Train yourself for Godliness" (1 Timothy 4:7). Consider what you want to improve on. Do you need to foster the habit of prayer or Bible study? (My goal is to read for a few minutes each morning then go for a 10 minute walk to... Continue Reading →
Topping the news lately has been the tremendous ash cloud covering Europe. Brewing underneath the icy cold climate of Iceland is a hot volcano. This volcano has spewed it's contents into the atmosphere impacting millions of people. I am fascinated with volcanoes. They stir up in me all kinds of emotions. Adventure, awe, fear and... Continue Reading →
I came across some simple principles to help your family more firmly establish your habit of studying the Bible together. I think they're basic, but a fantastic set of principles to master! Enjoy this article!
Help your family understand how each part of the Bible fits together. This game can help:Â Bible Timeline Game
At our men's Boot Camp this past weekend I shared a 6 mimute clip from John Piper. Everytime I listen to it, and it's been a lot, I'm fired up to push away sin and run to Jesus. One of the biggest problems people face is a simple one: we just don't care about believing... Continue Reading →
12 ideas from All Pro Dad 12 outstanding ways to have family fun If your family time is in a rut it seems the only thing you do together is watch TV, have we got a game plan for you!  Here are twelve outstanding things to do together as a family and the coupons to go... Continue Reading →
From Heritage Builders Caution: This family night activity might cause children to watch their words. Goal: To emphasize the power of the tongue for good or bad. A Minty Fresh Family Night: There is toothpaste all over the plastic covered table. Four young kids are having the time of their lives squeezing the paste out... Continue Reading →
Kids need wisdom. Wisdom is best learned in the context of family. The source of wisdom is the Bible. I hope parents want to have family devotions. Family devotions are a structured place where parents can fulfill the command of Deuteronmy 6. In that passage, we are reminded to have unstructured and structured times when... Continue Reading →
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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