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ONLY KIDS MAY DISTURB ME Kids wake me up! Kids make me laugh! Kids remind me of God! Kids make me smile! Kids are fun! Kids are interesting! Kids are valuable! Kids are curious! Jesus welcomed them and so will I. I am a children’s pastor!
(Reposted from an earlier Facebook note). Getting your kids ready may sound like an easy thing, but sometimes it can get downright stressful! Here are some ideas from the Bourque family to make your transition times more enjoyable and actually a meaningful part of daily life! (While this article targets parents, there are important principles... Continue Reading →
The following is from Family First: Want a valuable tool to teach your kids how to interact with others? Last night, as I stood at the kitchen sink, my son tried to push me aside, without saying a word. Well, rather than just correct him, my wife and I decided to employ a little role-play. ... Continue Reading →
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 →
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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