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I've been wanting to write about the names of our children and why we chose them. Today seems to be a good day to start. We are waiting in the birthing room for our third child to be born: the third wonder of our own world! UPDATE: She came fast and is now here! Daph... Continue Reading →
I found an interesting blog by a children's pastor named Sam Luce. Most kids at our church don't bring their Bibles to church. I'd like to change that. But I also think that I and our teachers need to be more mindful of having kids use their Bibles when they bring them. Check it out,... 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 →
This short issue is just about a boy who got walked on by a big dog! Comment: Two weeks ago I got trampled by my friend's king shepherd. A.K., Gr.4 // I bet that was a little scary. When I was a teenager, I was delivering papers and this big shepherd dog broke his chain... Continue Reading →
If you aren't familiar with Mark Thrice, here's a good article to help with that. He a syndicated humour columnist. Read The Things I've Learned from Parenting.
As a young dad, I'm always looking for ways to improve my fathering. Discipline is tough. I want my kids to grow up with mature character. Now, my frame of reference, when I say I want my kids to have mature character, is God's standards as recorded in Scripture. However, this blog is not about... Continue Reading →
Click on the link below for a simple game you can use to teach your kids about the Bible. It's from Focus Parenting (ie. Focus on the Family). Mealtime Moments-Jeopardy
Angels, ABC gum, suffering and math are all part of this week's Chat Show-a peek into the world of BBC kids. JOKE: What is ABC gum? All reddy chued gum. // Or Already Been Chewed :). QUESTIONS: Why doesn't God stop bad things from happening to me? // God has a plan...we don't always understand... Continue Reading →
SEPTEMBER 18 AT BLUEWATER BAPTIST CHURCH IN SARNIA, ON For more information and to RSVP for this "must attend" event with Aaron Reynolds go to my Facebook event page or contact me at steve@bluewaterbaptist.ca. UPDATE: Schedule 9:00am – 12:00 “The Fabulous Reinvention of Sunday School” (Large Group Teacher focus) 12:00 Lunch 1:00pm – 1:30pm Ooze:... Continue Reading →
The following is from Family Minute. Definitely check out the video dads! Men, are you living the Dad Life? My friend, George, tells me before he and his wife had children, life was quite a bit different. Marriage felt like being on a constant date! Spare time was golfing with buddies and going to sporting... Continue Reading →
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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