Giving Thanks
GIVING THANKS All my adult life I’ve thought that Thanksgiving Day gets cheated every year. We make such a big deal of Halloween, then hop right over to Christmas. Even as a child I thought it just wasn’t fair. So, … Continue reading →
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Habit of Thankfulness
In my lesson last week for Children’s Church, the main character was Daniel of the Old Testament. The conniving satraps had convinced the king to make a decree, trying to get rid of Daniel. If he continued to pray to … Continue reading →
Teaching Multiple Levels
Twelve four-year-olds, two-thirds of which are speakers of other languages gathered in the toys and games center to learn a new game. I had a small mat, a large foam die, and colored craft buttons. I chose a child at … Continue reading →
Let’s Turn the Conversation
I had the opportunity to attend a district professional development workshop. The keynote was about brain development. It seems studies by Harvard and MIT researchers have shown gaps in children’s learning is not based on poverty but rather on conversational … Continue reading →
Finding Biblical Truths in Our Everyday Lives
Yesterday while exploring a local craft fair I came upon a lady selling T-shirts she creates. The words, “Take the Road less Traveled” were printed above a little vintage truck. But underneath the truck was the reference, Matthew 7:13. I knew … Continue reading →
Teaching Babies Biblical Principles
When is a child old enough to understand biblical concepts? Can you teach a two-year-old about Jesus? Here is a small excerpt from a parents’ guide I am writing for those who are raising the next generation: What does God … Continue reading →