I had an interesting conversation recently with a young woman who counsels teenagers. It was about how parents, teachers, and society tell kids to dream big. It really got me thinking, and I want to share those thoughts with you. It’s a good gut check, and one that carries a couple of warnings. It All Starts Off Innocently Enough When… View Post
Person of the Year: Daniel (Resources)
If you’re studying Daniel with us this year, or if you’re just looking for some great resources to help you teach and reinforce Daniel’s story, here’s a good mix. If you have something else you love, please tell me in the comments! Amazon links are affiliate links. Biblegateway.com Did you know that there’s an audio feature on BibleGateway.com? You can… View Post
When Something Goes Wrong with a Church Friend
My daughter (Sarah) was sitting on the floor, head on her knees, hurt and crying. I couldn’t fix it, and I hated that. Through tears, she was saying things like, “I just want to know what I did. I just want things to go back to the way they were. If I knew what to change, I would do it.”… View Post
What if My Kid Isn’t Interested in Bible Study? 5 Strategies
For all the years you’ve put in reading Bible stories to your child from infancy, it’s not at all uncommon for kids to lose interest in the Bible. They’re kids. They change. Their interests change. It’s not a failure on your part, but you do want to be proactive in it. Hopefully, it will just be a season of life… View Post
3-Step Prep: Communion
Communion, Lord’s Supper, taking the Eucharist. Whatever your church calls it, how they celebrate it, or how often they celebrate it, did you know there’s a biblical way to prepare for it? Quick Bible Lesson (to Make You Look Super Smart in Front of Your Kids) Jesus shared the last supper with the twelve disciples on the night before His… View Post