Fostering Friendships at Church (and why it matters)
Growing up, I had school friends and church friends – with the occasional few that fell into both categories. The churches my family served in …
Persevering for Another Year
By Alyssa Jones Our family celebrated when 2020 came to an end. We had started the year with great joy—welcoming our third-born into the world in …
Figs and Spider Lilies: Reflections of a Kidmin Leader
This time of year our senses are overloaded with the sweet smells of cinnamon and pine, the contrasting sights of red/green and silver/gold, the …
A Christmas Miracle: Help for Last Minute Volunteers
Twas the week before Christmasand all through the halls,Not a teacher was stirring,they were all at the malls. The kidmin was restlessNot sleeping a …
The Shoes you Choose
You can tell a lot about a person‘s plans for the day by looking at their feet. Work boots or wing tips? High heels or high tops? Sneakers or loafers? …
Seeing the People on Your Path
My 15 year old son, Tyson, runs cross country. I’ve never been a runner and don’t understand the joy he feels when he runs, but I certainly admire his …
Hand to Heart: Keeping Micro-reminders of God’s Word Before Your Eyes.
If writing on your skin with a Sharpie is bad for you, I may be headed in a bad direction. I have developed a habit of writing Scripture references in …
Busyness Does Not Equal Godliness
By Brooke Hill I’m a big-time planner. In fact, I keep my very filled-out planners from college so that I can look back and reminisce about all the …
Prayer for the Empty Chair
As fall arrives, many of our ministries will re-gather, perhaps for the first time in a long time. Maybe you intend to kick things off with a large …
Every Kid Longs to Belong
At my church on Sunday mornings, I co-lead a class of 15-20 second graders. We are a fairly traditional “Sunday School\’\’ model …
Fun Friday: Praise List Freebie
Download this free printable Praise List. Write down five ways you can praise God with your life this week! These can be simple actions like thanking …
3 OBSTACLES TO FRIENDSHIPS BETWEEN YOUR CHILDREN
Do you know what your favorite sound in the world is? I know mine. It’s when I hear our children laughing and playing and talking together in another …
