My one-year-old granddaughter sits in church with her parents until the children are dismissed for children’s church just before the sermon. My daughter-in-law then brings her to the nursery so she and my son can listen to the pastor’s sermon … Continue reading →
One of a child’s most basic needs is security. Children need to know that an adult will always be there and that they will never be left alone. Children need to live in homes that offer a secure and stable environment where … Continue reading →
A year ago, I won a copy of Ditch the Joneses, Discover Your Family: How to Thrive on Less Than Two Incomes! by Cathi Brese Doebler. As a mom, being home with my children while they are still young is a definite … Continue reading →
There are scads of articles on children’s ministry, but most of them deal with preschool or school-aged children. Are toddlers too young to learn about God? No, no, no! Most toddlers are eager learners. The whole world is their classroom … Continue reading →
We’re on vacation this week. Our regular schedule has gone to the dogs, and everything feels a tiny bit off. This got me thinking how important it is for us to be flexible. We have our plan. God has his. … Continue reading →
Several weeks ago Linda McQuinn Carlblom had a great post about praying with children (you can find it here). One of the things that really resonated with me about it was the idea that we should follow up with our … Continue reading →