When a child receives Christ the Holy Spirit comes to live inside them. Kids don’t get a junior Holy Spirit. They get the same Holy Spirit that you and I get. Why does the Holy Spirit come to live in us? The primary reason is to lead us and guide us. If I could do […]
I know that you love your kids and you enjoy teaching them, but are you willing to let your kids teach you? I have been ministering to kids for over thirty years now and without a doubt my favorite memories are those services where the Holy Spirit touched kids in a powerful way. One of […]
Worship seems to be the easiest way to get into the presence of God. (Even unchurched people are drawn by true, sincere worship.) The Bible says, “The Father seeks such to worship Him.” What is God looking for? He is looking for people who are seeking Him. The reason we were created was to fellowship […]
Just like you, I am streaming an online kids service each week. The big question I have is, “Am I reaching kids and their families?” Is there a way to tell? How do I get my kids to engage and make a comment on my kids online service? This sounds easy, but is it? I […]
Why is what you are thinking about so important? You are what you think you are. The Bible says it like this, “For as he thinks in his heart so is he.” Your thoughts influence your choices and your life is a product of the choices you make. If you want to change your life […]
Covid-19 has turned everything upside down. We used to feel like we were in control of our lives, now we feel like we are not. This is especially disconcerting, when we are talking about our kids. Maybe you used to feel like a good parent, and now you find yourself yelling at your kids a lot. […]
One of the most powerful things God has given us is the power of choice. He is the almighty and all powerful God, and even though He can do anything, the only thing He won’t do is make you serve Him. It’s our choice. The freedom of choice is God’s idea. He wants us to […]
Everybody has something that makes them tick, something that motivates them. For some people it is sports or video games. For other people it is making money. Many people are into collecting things such as baseball cards, comic books or antiques. What is it that motivates God? What does God the Father live for? […]
So what is normal now? Every single person has been affected by this worldwide pandemic, Covid-19. All of our schedules and routines have changed and we have all had to adapt and change with it. Some states are “opening” up again and others are wondering when. This will come to an end, but does that […]
We sold very little curriculum this past month and I understand why. My church is on a spending freeze, and I’m guessing your church is too. Instead of withdrawing, I want to be part of the solution. Here’s what I’m thinking. I see a lot of teaching on fear, telling kids not to be afraid. […]