Ministry

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...

Parenting Teenagers: Improve Your Relationship in 30 Days

Currently I am parenting teenagers. And preteens. And preschoolers. My oldest children are 14 and 15, so I am still relatively new to the perils and privileges of parenting teenagers. I have worked with teenagers in ministry since my college days. God has given me a...

“Will I Ever Use This in Real Life?” – For Bible Drills, “EVERY DAY”

Did you ever ask this question growing up? Maybe you questioned the validity of diagraming sentences or solving algebraic equations. Your kids are probably asking this whether they attend public, private, or homeschool. Sometimes as parents and educators we might even...

Youth Bible Study in 2 Peter: Standing on the Promises

Youth Bible Studies in 2 Peter One of my passions teaching youth the Bible. I have been involved in volunteer and part-time youth ministry for over 20 years. Many times I have found wonderful curriculum available with all of the research, activities, and plans laid...

Christmas Is Jesus’ Birthday . . . A Meaningful Christmas Game for Families & Groups

It's so easy to get wrapped up in giving and receiving gifts during the Christmas season. As we make our lists, and shop, shop, shop, it's easy to forget about a gift for the One Whose birthday we celebrate. Play this simple, but meaningful Christmas game to...