by Andrew | May 17, 2021 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
When God calls someone to the life of being a Christian, it is a calling to what is meant to be the most joy-filled and positive experience that any person can EVER know this side of eternity. Our sins are forgiven, our hope is in Christ, and our eternity in heaven is...
by Andrew | Mar 20, 2021 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
II Timothy 3:15 “And that from a child though hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation…” After a heavy rainstorm filled all the potholes in the streets & alleys, a young mother watched her 2 little boys playing...
by Andrew | Nov 15, 2020 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
Kids need God. And teaching kids about God is one of the most important things that parents can ever do for their children. “If we don’t teach our children who God is, someone else will teach them everything that He isn’t.”- Darlene Schacht As a parent, here are...
by Andrew | Aug 30, 2020 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
From as early as I can remember, I was raised “in the faith”. For all my years growing up, Dad was a pastor, and so talking about and learning of spiritual things was a regular part of our family life. Even though I didn’t make the faith personally my own until the...
by Andrew | Jul 19, 2020 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
There’s just something magical about being around little children. Without even trying to notice, you just can’t help but see their obvious innocence and optimism about life. That’s the wonder of childhood. William Blake said this, “Know what it is...
by Andrew | Jul 6, 2020 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
This past week as our family was sitting in the living room listening to a video rendition of God Bless the USA, my 10 year old son’s eyes started welling up with tears as he said, “It makes me so sad that people died for our nation and even for the people who are...
by Andrew | Mar 29, 2020 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
One of the things our family loves to do is play games together. In fact, we have one night each week designated as “Family Game Night.” Sometimes we’ll play card games or board games, but some of the ones we enjoy the most are the random games we’ve made up...
by Andrew | Mar 15, 2020 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
In life and in the family, times of uncertainty are inevitable. Just a week ago, no one would have expected the events surrounding Covid-19 to have escalated to where they are now. However, America (and the world) is different today than it was then, and it looks like...
by Andrew | Mar 8, 2020 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
Whether we realize it or not, to a certain extent, kids need to understand politics. If you haven’t had a political conversation with your kids recently, it’s probably about time. Because as much as we are exposed to the politics of our day as adults, it’s also most...
by Andrew | Dec 22, 2019 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
It’s one of the days that your kids look forward to all year round – Christmas Day! And not just because of all the gifts, but because there’s just something magical in the air for a child at Christmas that’s just hard to explain. Can you remember that feeling like I...
by Andrew | Nov 3, 2019 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
Imagine a childless world, if you will. Think a moment of what that would mean. If after this moment not ever again, A child darkened the door of life’s scene. No more bottles to warm, no more diapers to change, No more messy spills to be cleaned. No more laundry that...
by Andrew | Sep 22, 2019 | Children's Ministry
Whether you’re a Sunday School teacher, children’s ministry volunteer, a parent, or just someone who wants to make an eternal difference in the life of a child, here are a dozen ways to make a child feel special and loved! #1 – Give them a...
by Andrew | Apr 28, 2019 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
Throughout this month, I’ve been answering your reader questions… Today’s Question – What are the pros and cons of various modes of education, and how can a parent evaluate which is best? It’s the age-old question in Christian circles, and everybody seems...
by Andrew | Apr 7, 2019 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
Throughout the month of April, I’m answering your reader questions… Today’s question – Is it important to involve my children in a Sunday School or small group? Why or why not? Children learn in many different ways through various sources, people,...
by Andrew | Apr 1, 2019 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
Recently, I asked my readers for questions they would like to be answered on GodlyParent.com. Throughout this month I am addressing one of these questions each week. Today’s question – What should a parent do when they find out their child is being bullied?...
