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Transformation is a powerful word to me. There is the classic Transformers cartoon where vehicles turn into powerful machines and back again. You see the wonder of a caterpillar morphing into a butterfly. There’s the annual transformation of nature from cold and dead to green and vibrant. Each night and morning God dazzles us... Continue Reading →
All Pro Dad | Having an Attitude of Gratitude. Feel helpless? Going through difficulty? Worried? Have you ever wished you could fly or breathe under water? Well you can't. So suck it up! ; ) Is that a reason for you to be depressed or angry? Sometimes we feel like we're the ones with enough... Continue Reading →
Does God Exist - Six Reasons to Believe that God is Really There - Existence of God - Proof of God. Got kids asking how we know that God is real. I propose that we can know He is real because creation, the prophets, Jesus and the apostles prove it. Consider Marilyn Adamson's article from... Continue Reading →
In our small group last night we talked about our adoption into the family of God. This is a powerful picture to me of who all people are apart from the forgiveness Christ offers. ALONE. DESPERATE. WITHOUT LOVE. ORPHANED. FATHERLESS. DESPISED. But through Christ, we can be called the children of God. What better Father... Continue Reading →
I got some great thoughts and questions this week from kids in our church! Joke: Why did the elephant cross the playground? To get to the other slide. Comments: My friend's family is going to a public school and they're getting bullied. // Man, getting bullied is tough and watching your friend get bullied is... Continue Reading →
Manga Bible :: Tyndale House Publishers. For kids who don't like to read, reading the Bible seems impossible. Kids are very visual and concrete in their thinking. If they can't see it, feel it, taste it then it becomes difficult to learn and retain. The Bible is a massive book that even adults can be... Continue Reading →
The Jesus Storybook Bible. A great Bible for children! It is so important to teach children that the whole Bible points to and is about Jesus, the Rescuer. This site also has video clips of the stories.
I've missed writing the Chat Show for a few weeks so here are some highlights grouped together to catch up. Jokes: What is a cow's favourite holiday? Moo Year's Eve! What is gray and goes up and down? An elephant on an elevator or teeter totter or pogo stick, etc. Where do horses live? In... Continue Reading →
In church on Sunday, I had a conversation about telling friends about Jesus. One example was to do it at school. One kid said they weren't allowed and that it was written in their planners that the school provides them. I hadn't heard this before and it surprised me. What is the law on this?... Continue Reading →
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 →
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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