Have you ever heard people express that children’s ministry is important because the children are the church of tomorrow? If you hold to that theory, then what you are saying is that children are not part of the church today and God cannot use them. That may not be what you mean, but that’s the … [Read more…]
The Bible tells us in Psalm 119:105 that God’s Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. No where do we see that God shows us the whole picture. Joseph did have dreams that his family would bow down to him, but he was not shown the path that would … [Read more…]
In the church setting I am known as Pastor Bill. During the week of camp, I followed Tom Bump‘s lead (He goes by “PT”) and at camp I was called “PB”. Now most people when they hear PB think of peanut butter and what good is peanut butter without jelly? So on my name tag … [Read more…]
I once wondered the purpose of a steeple on a church. After all, structurally it serves no purpose (accept maybe a lightning rod). It is “wasted space” and expense when building. So why have a steeple? Then one day as I crossed over a river while driving, I looked across the river and saw a … [Read more…]
I lurk around the “kidmin” (children’s ministry) world. I follow several on Twitter and read several blogs, which I reference in my newsletter when I send that out. Consequently I am usually aware of conferences and books that are released. I may communicate with some of these “kidmin” people, though I may have never met … [Read more…]