In my last post, I gave you three basics for choosing a new church. But once you choose it, how do you settle into this new church family? Here are six suggestions: Remember it takes time to settle in to … Continue reading →
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 →
I’ve always loved the Bible passage where Jesus speaks about the need for us to become like children: “At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, ‘Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ He called … Continue reading →
As a parent and grandparent I think teaching children to trust God may be one of life’s most important lessons but also the most challenging. The lesson is challenging because as the adult, I can slip into relying on myself … Continue reading →
“I have promised to bring you up out of your misery in Egypt into…a land flowing with milk and honey.” Exodus 3:17 Our kids were decent travelers and made road trips pretty pleasant for the most part. Buckled into … Continue reading →
The following words appeared on my personal blog at the end of last year. However, at a time when the world needs the church more than ever — and by church I mean more than a building, I mean a … Continue reading →