This is a quote from Proverbs 29:18 that is often misquoted and used improperly. I will openly admit that I am not using this quote as a scriptural reference, simply as an oft used quote that is familiar to people. This is also not a blanket analysis of children’s ministries, simply observations from a distance … [Read more…]
Today, Awana makes a bold move as they formally enter the heavily saturated weekend curriculum market in the United States. They also enter at a time when many children’s ministries are not meeting in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That may be seen as a hurdle to some, but it could also be seen … [Read more…]
I first heard about the new Sparks’ Leader Handbook last fall during an Awana Ministry Conference when I was talking with Chris Marchand. He was excited about this new resource that Awana was about to provide. I was intrigued and eager to get a look at this resource. That time has finally arrived as the … [Read more…]
If you have begun to use Awana in the last few years and you have not seen, or used the original Grace in Action handbook, then the following comments will have no context for you as the Grace in Action handbook that you receive, will be in a familiar format to what you have always … [Read more…]
For many years I accepted my sin and lived with it. But before I begin, this is my story. I am not conveying this on anyone else or making any specific statement except for the Biblical application. See, for many years I have put on weight. I can track for over a decade where I … [Read more…]