Honor Your Father

HONOR YOUR FATHER An activity to express honor to dads “Honor your–father” (Exodus 20:12). “HONOR” is a hard word for children to relate to and understand. This activity will help your children express honor to Dad (or other special authority...

Influencing Grandchildren

There is something unique and irreplaceable about a grandparent-grandchild relationship. In a culture where business dilutes the value of relationships, the positive role of a grandparent increases in value over time. Grandparents today face a mix of fresh...

Thinking about Your One

That is the big question we are asking our church this fall. Who is the one person you can specifically build a relationship with, pray for, and share the Gospel with in order to help lead them to a saving relationship with Jesus Christ? We as a church need to...

Why Hospitality Matters

Whenever we have people over to our house, we try our best to show them intentional hospitality. They don’t live with us and maybe don’t come over on a daily basis. If they are new guests, then they have no idea where to sit, stand, or where the bathroom...

Grieving

Nothing hurts like the pain of losing a loved one to death, divorce, or separation. These painful feelings may also surface after a major life change such as job loss or a move. The ache inside may feel as if your soul will crush under the weight of a deep, paralyzing...

Why Serving God Is Good For You

There is a health rule called “The Daily Dozen.” This rule states that if you want to lead a healthy lifestyle, then you need to eat and/or do the 12 items on the list. For the Christian lifestyle, there are other disciplines that we know are essential for...