It is very important that children learn how to listen to their conscience and obey God in the small things. First Timothy 4:1-2 tells of those who have had their conscience “seared with a hot iron.” These people once were believers, but now they’ve “departed from the faith.” If you disobey your conscience repeatedly, […]
One of my favorite things about toddlers is how differently they view the world. For instance, think about a mirror… I love my mirror, it’s not because I like looking at myself, but it helps me get ready for the day and make sure none of my hair is sticking out sideways before I […]
Long gone are the days of “lone ranger” ministry- of one minister charging in, doing it “all” while everyone else follows. Today your ministry will literally rise or fall based on your ability to build and lead a strong team. Ministering to your TEAM should be one of your number 1 ministry goals this […]
I live in Minnesota, it is an accepted fact that snow and ice are a part of life during the winter months. Sunday, I was getting out of my car at church and in my impatience to escape the bitter cold and start preparing for service… I fell flat on my face on a patch of […]
Is it possible to lead when you are not the top dog? The answer is a resounding yes. Leadership doesn’t always start at the top, but it always manages to affect the people at the top. The story of David and Goliath is a great example of leading from the middle. David wasn’t even […]
Have you been searching for a great lesson on love for Valentine’s Day? We’ve got you covered with a free large group and small group experience lesson (PLUS MEDIA ELEMENTS) on God’s Unconditional Love! Your kids will love it and we know you will too. Here’s a brief intro to the lesson from the […]
I’ve got a few questions for you today. Do you want your kids to grow up spiritually? Do you want to see tangible results of the inner change happening in their spirit? Do you want lessons that teach applicable principles for your kids to grow? I’m imagining your answer was YES.
I am collecting my thoughts on communicating God’s Word to kids. I have just recently put together a self evaluation form for our elementary teachers. I did this both through their and my own evaluation that our training process was lacking. I am putting together a simple plan to help us all become better […]
I like to think of myself as a pretty smart guy. (I imagine most of us like to think of ourselves this way…) Occasionally, in my day-to-day working, I learn something I already knew. Many people call that “remembering”, but I think learning or re-learning might be more accurate. And often, the things that […]
Every week, you and I have the opportunity to influence and help others with their dreams. Some kids may have a dream of being a pilot, a school teacher or to play in the NFL. Those are good dreams, but it is important to teach them to push past the “hope” of being a pilot, a school teacher […]