I Don’t Know
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The Value of Wondering…an Alternative Approach to Exploring Bible Stories with Children
As a Primary school teacher in England, my lessons were target driven and goal oriented. I had specific objectives that were measurable: Did the child know the letter A and the sound it made? If they did, we moved on … Continue reading →
Memorial Day
I grew up taking part in a special service followed by a parade and a picnic on Memorial Day. We always listened to the words of the Gettysburg address and other words about freedom. It’s also called Decoration Day because people … Continue reading →
Reaching young parents and their children
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 →
How and Why We Should Bless Our Children Every Single Night…
Meet Sam, my three year-old grandson. Sam lives two thousand long miles away on the west coast, but I know he’s reminded of his grandma each night, because his mom gives him a little message from me before he closes … Continue reading →
Playing Favorites
The problem of parents favoring one child over another is as old as the Bible. Isaac loved Esau more than Jacob. When he grew older, Jacob should have remembered what it felt like to be loved less, yet he loved … Continue reading →