How many churches today lament that they have no children or youth in their aging congregation? Sadly, in my small community this is all too common a problem. Recently, however, I discovered two resources that made my eyes light up … Continue reading →
Are you a strict disciplinarian, lenient disciplinarian, or a mix of both? Do you fully understand the concept of “spare the rod, spoil the child” (Prov 13:24)? According to biblical wisdom, the greatest love we show our children is when … Continue reading →
I enjoy reading Elijah’s story in the Bible. It’s full of ups and downs, victories and questions. It’s full of all the emotions each of us face every day. How many times does God show us that He has a … Continue reading →
According to Barna Research in their 2016 State of the Church study, of all church attendees, “almost half (46%) attend a church of 100 or fewer members. More than one-third (37%) attend a midsize church of over 100, but not … Continue reading →
John the Baptist had an incredible job. He taught people how God wanted them to live. He called people to repent and turn away from their sins. He stood up against hypocrisy. But the overarching, driving purpose of John’s life … Continue reading →
We have been exploring how to plan a Read, Write, and Sew Camp for preteen girls. First, we looked at making a drawstring book bag. Today, let’s chat about actually reading the book.
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