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Conflicts cause great damage to relationships when left unresolved. In our home and in the churches I have pastored, we teach and practice something we call instant reconciliation. Jesus said, “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother” (Matthew 18:15-17; see also Matthew 5:23-24). Let’s break it down.
We love you guys for working with kids and we want to share some Apple love. We’re giving away 8 iPod Shuffles! How to Win an iPod? 1. Visit the DiscipleLand booth at the CPC in San Diego March 14-16 each time the resource center is open. A winner will be selected every exhibit session! 2. Tweet or facebook or email other children ministry friends …
My family watched the new DVD release of “2012” last night. With surround-sound at near full volume and viewed on a hi-res 42″ screen, there was a whole lot of shakin’ going on! As the credits rolled, my 11-year old son had lots of questions. I thank God for providing such teaching opportunities. Interestingly, I just received an email from Insight From Living containing a …
Charles Spurgeon said, “You are teaching children, so mind what you teach them. Take care what you are doing! …It is a child’s soul you are tampering with… It is a child’s soul you are preparing for eternity… If it is an evil to mislead gray-headed age, it must be far more so to turn aside the feet of the young into the road of …
The Barna Group has released a multi-part series on the economic crisis of the last year and how this impacts the church. These reports contain insightful and valuable information as you pray and plan for the year ahead. As a reminder, though research can serve as an indicator and prudent action is always advisable, we walk by faith.
The Situation: Adults wonder, “Why are many children spoiled?” Children are selfish by nature. They enjoy the limelight. They like to receive gifts. They have learned to expect much from others. Children become so accustomed to having their needs met that they rarely think about serving others. The Solution: Becoming a Christian is a selfish act. We need forgiveness-and Jesus Christ is the only source. …
DiscipleBlog.com welcomes guest blogger Tony Kummer from www.ministry-to-children.com Bible reading is one of the most important activities you can do with children. I believe that every Sunday school session, family devotion and children’s church meeting should include a time of Bible reading. Since the Bible is God’s Word, we should do our best to listen to it. The Big Problem: Can Kids Understand? Children become …