Ministry
Blessed to Be a Blessing – 30 Things I Want My Teens To Remember
You and I are incredibly blessed. Although the we may not have all of our wants, just having the basic necessities, plus whatever type of technology that enables you to read this, means we are richer than three-fourths of the world’s population. We can easily lose...
Does God Want Me to Be Happy?
Doesn’t God want me to be happy? For most people, the ultimate goal in life is to be happy. Most of the time we pursue happiness through money, careers, popularity or relationships. But I want my teens to remember that GOD DOESN’T WANT YOU TO BE HAPPY . . . HE WANTS...
Unconditional Love – 30 Things I Want My Teens to Remember
Unconditional love. God, our Heavenly Father, shows it to us as our example so we can show it to others, especially our children. It is the first thing I want my teens to remember. “I will always love you no matter what” is our family mantra. Even when you are in...
10 Ways to Show Your Pastor Appreciation
October is Pastor Appreciation Month and as a pastor’s wife (and daughter) I know the kind of pressure pastors face. Besides the weight of responsibility that comes with regularly preaching/teaching God’s Word, they also bear the joys and burdens of the church. The...
Why Youth Ministry Volunteers Are VITAL in the Local Church
Are you a Youth Ministry Volunteer? Whether you are a Sunday School teacher, camp sponsor, clean-up specialist, or somewhere in between, your job as a youth ministry volunteer is a vital ministry role that makes a difference in your church and in the lives of...
Immediate Intercessory Prayer: Instead of Saying “I’ll be praying for you.”
"I'll be praying for you." It's so easy to say. Sometimes we feel like it is the best or only thing to say to a friend in crisis, whether big or small. Yes, of course, praying is the first and most important thing we can do for someone in need. Intercessory prayer is...
“Too Young?” Free Youth Bible Study Series on 1 Timothy 4:12
Why do youth need a Bible Study on 1 Timothy 4:12? The teenagers in my house and youth group are so anxious to grow up and make their own decisions. Some are still too young to drive, too young to vote, and too young to handle adult situations. Maybe even in the...
Tips for Planning Youth Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School is one of the busy, stressful, fun, amazing, favorite weeks of the summer! As a child, I always looked forward a week full of music, classes, and crafts with all of my friends in the community who "came out of the woodwork" for Vacation Bible...
An Easy Easter Object Lesson for All Ages
Easter is my favorite holiday! I cannot understate its significance to my faith as a Christian and my hope through hard times. Jesus is alive! As we enjoy hiding and hunting Easter eggs with our kids, I want them to remember Easter is about Jesus. This easy Easter...
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