The sky is falling! The world is coming to an end! War is imminent! Doom and gloom fill the news. There is always some new danger or threat. We need to help our children understand all the alarm and bad…
Making holidays memorable is biblical. In the Old Testament, God designed multiple annual feasts to be reminders of His work among His people and provided them family-centered celebrations to help them share their faith with the next generations. Christmas and…
A message from one of our D6 Conference sponsors. If you are invested in resilient child discipleship, you always notice kids. You spot them at the mall, on playgrounds, in grocery stores, at family gatherings and in church. The presence…
Do you ever feel overwhelmed with all the changes in the world? How will you ever raise your kids to love God in this culture? Cell phones, social media, music, and so many things can make the most confident parents…
Editor’s Note: This post was originaly published in March of 2016. We’re republishing it now to be a resource in these times of social distancing. The final weeks leading up to Easter are a wonderful time for families to gather around…
In Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Moses challenges the People of Israel to “listen up!” That’s what the first word of the passage says. It is usually translated, “hear.” But in Hebrew thought the word actually means to “Listen up, and obey.” That’s…
What does nursery ministry look like in most churches? Often there’s a rotation of volunteers. Maybe ladies stay during a service once a month or couple of months. The nursery supervisor calls them the night before to remind them it’s…
Editor’s Note: Check out this Easter lesson plan from our friend, Corinne Noble! Easter Sunday Message (Gold Slime) Recap Good Friday Message On Good Friday we talked about how sin entered the world way back at the beginning, in Genesis…
The other day, my kids broke a glass in the living room. We immediately sprang into action, protecting bare feet, sweeping up broken pieces, vacuuming up the tiny shards, and mopping up the ones we couldn’t see. To the best…