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 […]
“Two are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.” -Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NLT One of the best ways to insure that your kids will not fall away during their teen years is to help […]
“Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 We have heard it preached from the pulpit for years. “If you are a good parent and train up your kids in the Christian faith they will not leave the faith.” I’ve preached it […]
A foundation is a basis upon which something stands or is supported. When ministering to preschool children you are establishing their foundation – It’s a foundation upon which their spiritual life will stand and be supported. Ninety percent (90%) of a child’s personality is formed before the age of 5 years old. You have an incredible opportunity […]