As the Awana year ends, you may be thinking of how to thank your leaders, or maybe thanking your commander. The best way… a handwritten note sharing specifically what you are thankful for about them. As a commander, and pastor, I appreciate getting hand drawn and hand written notes from children, families and parents. I … [Read more…]
Some have called the last two weeks “The Shameless Self Promotion Tour” for children’s ministry blogs with the Kid’s Ministry Blog Madness Tournament which is now in its final week with a champion being selected from the Final Four. As I posted before, I really do have trouble “shamelessly self-promoting” the blog, site and it’s … [Read more…]
It’s a common question, how can I show appreciation to those who give of their time in ministry to children? For me, the best gift I have received is a heart felt, hand written note or card from a child or their parent sharing how their life has been impacted. I cherish those notes, cards … [Read more…]
I’ve been “abused” by several for my comments on the supreme court decision regarding Westboro Baptist as well as for my comments about how people have responded by calling them names while sharing about how they are not showing God’s love. I am expecting the same amount of support and “abuse” from this post, but … [Read more…]
As you probably know, last week my mother passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. It was a shock to the family and we held the funeral on Christmas Eve. Losing a loved one is always difficult and being near the holidays, it just expedites how quickly you celebrate the holiday without the loved one. I’m not … [Read more…]