by D6 Family Ministry | Mar 4, 2025 | Parenting
Let’s face it—getting your kids to open up can feel like an Olympic event some days. Some kids are like puppies: they’ll bubble over with excitement, telling you everything from what they had for lunch to what their friend said three weeks ago. They thrive on...
by Arlene Pellicane | Feb 11, 2025 | Marriage
The year was 2009. I was waiting to hear back from a publisher about my first manuscript. I had made it miraculously through acquisition board meetings and was awaiting the final yay or nay. When I received the news that my book 31 Days to a Younger You would indeed...
by Ron Hunter | Jan 24, 2025 | Leadership, Parenting
In the book Toy Box Leadership, the chapter on Little Green Army Men provides a rich metaphor for leadership and preparation. These small, iconic toys symbolize much more than childhood play; they offer profound lessons about strategy, teamwork, and what the military...
by Rich Griffith | Dec 16, 2024 | Children's Ministry, Student Ministry
Change can come about in several different ways. Some things change naturally and over time, like the aging process. This type of change sort of creeps up on us. Other change comes about due to a crisis. For instance, on the positive side, the birth of a child or...
by Tyler Penn | Dec 9, 2024 | Children's Ministry, Parenting
The Christmas season is a beautiful time to reflect on God’s promises and create intentional moments of connection with your children. Amid the holiday excitement, there’s an opportunity to start meaningful conversations that deepen faith and build emotional bonds....
by D6 Family Ministry | Oct 22, 2024 | Marriage
In today’s world, we’re bombarded with messages about securing our physical spaces—infomercials tout the benefits of safe-proofing our homes, protecting us from external threats. But what about the unseen attacks on our spiritual and marital foundations? As parents...
by Elizabeth Groff | Oct 14, 2024 | Children's Ministry, Christian Living
My name is Elizabeth. My story begins in Ukraine. I never knew my father—he was killed in an accident when I was only one year old. My mom couldn’t cope with the grief, soon turning to alcohol and other destructive habits that distracted her from the tragedy....
by Marianne Howard | Oct 10, 2024 | Christian Living
This wilderness was a place of despair and discouragement, where everything looked dry and empty, and my once fruitful life felt barren—like the Israelites, wandering in circles, going nowhere, and producing nothing. I felt distant from the Lord, wondering if He cared...
by Kim Botto | Sep 26, 2024 | Christian Living, Leadership
Ministry is wonderful and can also be hard. Over the past year, I’ve spoken with many children’s ministry leaders who feel isolated and overwhelmed. Recently in a kid’s ministry Facebook group, leaders were sharing that they rarely had the opportunity to participate...
by D6 Family Ministry | Sep 5, 2024 | Family Ministry, Leadership, Parenting
Isn’t it great we get to participate in helping kids learn about the Lord, His Word, and His plan for their lives? Each week, in big and small ways, you are making a difference. I hope you believe this! The time you spend is a sure investment in the...
