I often hear people say that children are the future of the church. My response is that children are the church in this present moment....

Today's culture often suggests that mothering is neither essential nor fulfilling. I encourage you to reject these absurd ideas and...

Children love to go to a church where they are loved. They love being near the adults, learning about Jesus, and participating in...

This wasn't my plan. I planned to serve a Christ-centered, fun, and predictable youth ministry. I guess two out of three wasn't bad... It...

"Jesus overheard them and said, 'I want little children to come to me, so never interfere with them when they want to come, for heaven's...

Many church members have observed that children in their congregations are drifting away towards secular activities. What can we do to...

How are you utilizing the potency of words in your life? According to scripture, words can either give life or bring death. This is a...

Children are at the heart of every congregation. Children in your congregation bring life, purpose, and joy. They are our legacy and our...

What draws us to kitchens? Even when the space is small, and the only seating is on the countertops, meaningful conversations happen in...

Children's Christian educators play a vital role in our faith. They remind us to teach our children why we believe what we believe. They...

In my community, children live in circumstances that may be hard to imagine. When a group of homeless teenage boys came to the church...

My grandchildren and I live about 1,000 miles apart. A face-to-face visit is a real treat and usually lasts several days. Recently, I...

Many church members have watched as the children in their congregation drifted away toward secular pursuits. What precisely can we do to...

For at least five decades, ministry and solid discipleship for children have been pushed further back on most congregations' priority...

"Jesus overheard them and said, 'I want little children to come to me, so never interfere with them when they want to come, for heaven's...

Here's your science test for today: What is the difference between water heated to 211⁰ and 212⁰? Answer: Water boils when it reaches...

There are many tried and true strategies for building and maintaining a solid community of faith. However, one sure way to destroy it is...

Soccer practice is at 5:00 pm. It ends at 7:00 pm. Scouts are at 6:30, Karate is at 5:45. Band, dance, basketball, and tutoring are after...

How are you utilizing the potency of words in your life? According to scripture, words can either give life or bring death. This is a...

The concept of Tikkun Olam was born in ancient Jewish customs and writings. In the simplest terms, this beautiful phrase means "repair...