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Being new to a church can be difficult. Think of what it was like on your first day in your church. Did you know anyone? Did you feel welcomed? Did …
Being new to a church can be difficult. Think of what it was like on your first day in your church. Did you know anyone? Did you feel welcomed? Did …
Each year when I celebrate my birthday, I find it odd when people ask, “Wow, don’t you feel older?” I always respond the same way, “Yes, I feel one …
On the first day of Christmas Lifeway Kids sent to me: a Teacher that’s Always on Time. On the second day of Christmas Lifeway Kids sent …
What causes you to panic and experience that strange feeling in the pit of your stomach that won’t go away? For a few Americans, it was a radio drama …
I’ll never forget when I was a younger, less experienced father taking my oldest sons to a church Christmas musical for the first time. I thought they …
I recently moved to Nashville. A move to a new city also meant searching for a new church home. Since I have served on church staff, I’d not had the …
Many look forward to the month of December. However, many in kids’ ministry see December as a non-stop stressful month. Parties, special events, …
As the Thanksgiving and Christmas season is upon us, we have an incredible opportunity to model how to serve others. The kids and families in your …
Today I’m writing a blog—about a book. This year I had the honor and the privilege of writing about something I truly believe in—Kids Ministry that …
The smell of cinnamon and cedar is in the air. Christmas music is playing. You’re probably even decorating your Christmas tree when you get home from …
Family Traditions are special. One of my family’s traditions has been making “Turkey Cookies” each Thanksgiving season. Just for clarification, these …
#1 – They worry. A Lot. I asked a few of my friends to share with me what they worry about as parents. Here are a few of things I heard: Shame! …