Monthly Archives: January 2012

Here Are Some Ways To Make The Entry To Your Children’s Ministry Friendly

Have you ever thought to yourself when you visited a church, “This place isn’t very friendly”.  Here are some ways we think will improve your church’s image especially when it comes to children’s ministry. 1. Make it easy to find … Continue reading

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The Big Idea Of Joel Is The Story Of Judgment On The Wicked

Joel told God’s people that judgment would surely come on the wicked and that God would save His people and bless them in the future.   Joel used a devastating locust plague to prophesy that judgment would fall on evil … Continue reading

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The Big Idea Of Amos Is The Story God’s Anger At Injustice

When God’s people ignore the needs of the poor in the name of religion, God gets angry at this injustice.  Amos was a shepherd and fig tree farmer in a little town.  That is why we called Amos in our … Continue reading

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The Big Idea Of Hosea Is The Story Of God’s Faithful Love For His Unfaithful People

The big idea of Hosea is that God remains faithful even when His people are not.  In this book we learn more about faithful love. God’s People have been split in two.  The northern kingdom is called Israel and the southern … Continue reading

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The Big Idea Of Daniel Is The Story Of God’s Authority Over The Nations

Even while God’s people were captive in Babylon, God used one of these people named Daniel to show His authority over the Babylonians and over the future nations of the world. When Daniel was a young man, he along with … Continue reading

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The Big Idea Of Isaiah Is The Story Of Salvation From Sin

The prophet Isaiah spoke to Judah and warned them regarding their sin against God but gave them a future hope that God would save them if they turned back to Him. The prophet’s name “Isaiah” means “Yahweh (God) Saves”.  Isaiah … Continue reading

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The Big Idea Of Lamentations Is The Story Of Sorrow Over The Destruction Of Jerusalem

Jeremiah writes 5 poems to describe his sorrow and weeping over the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple by the Babylonians. The world Lamentations means “to cry aloud”.  As much as the exit from Egypt was a time of rejoicing … Continue reading

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Kids That Are Taking God’s Love To Their World

Kids are living out God’s love all over the world. Here is one example. Check out the video above about a girl named Michala’s who’s brother was autistic. Seeing the success that her brother has had with a glutathione treatment, … Continue reading

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The Big Idea Of Ezekiel Is The Story Of Future Restoration

Ezekiel warned God’s People living in Jerusalem that they would be destroyed if they didn’t stop sinning.  Later after they were destroyed,  Ezekiel gave the people hope that God would forgive them and restore their nation in the future. Ezekiel … Continue reading

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Three Ways To Teach Your Kids To Appreciate Your Pastor

Three Ways To Teach Your Kids To Appreciate Your Pastor. Having been a pastor and his wife for a period of time we have a few ideas on this subject. Here are three of them. 1. Teach your kids that … Continue reading

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Teaching Our Kids That Praying In A Group Can Be Awkward

Yes those long silences in group prayer can be awkward. How do we teach our kids that this is normal, fine, and even welcome? How about giving our kids a heads up about what can be awkward so when it … Continue reading

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The Big Idea Of Jeremiah Is The Story Of A Rejected Prophet

When God called Jeremiah, Jeremiah reluctantly took up the task of warning God’s People to turn from sin and follow God. God called Jeremiah as a young man to be a prophet and he was afraid. But that did not … Continue reading

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How One Kid Takes A Crazy Situation And Turns It Into A Blessing

Feeling sorry for the younger brother in this picture? His sister is prideful  in the name of being spiritual. What’s a little brother to do when he has a sister like this? How about turn this crazy situation into a … Continue reading

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The Big Idea Of The Song Of Solomon Is The Story Of True Love Between Solomon And His Bride

The Song of Solomon is a poetic song sung by Solomon and his ‘bride to be’ back and forth to describe their true love for one another. All the way back in Genesis, God gave Eve to Adam because it … Continue reading

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The Big Idea Of Ecclesiastes Is The Story Of Solomon Trying To Find A Meaningful Life Apart From God And Finding Only Frustration

In Ecclesiastes, Solomon tries every possible way to find a meaningful life apart from God and finds only frustration and failure. The word Ecclesiastes means “The Preacher”.  The author is Solomon and he writes from his own experience.  Ecclesiastes is … Continue reading

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The Big Idea Of Proverbs Is The Story Of Wisdom Lived Out In Everyday Life

Proverbs provides wisdom to live this earthly life skillfully in honor to God. The Lord’s prayer reminds us that our desire should be to see God’s kingdom come “on earth as it is in heaven”.  Wisdom provides us the skill … Continue reading

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How NOT To Turn Your Kids Off When Telling Bible Stories

Don’t you just love it when your kids refer to the bible story you just told them in their every day lives. It means they are listening! Celebrate! So how do we reference bible stories without sounding preaching. Here are … Continue reading

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The Big Idea Of Psalms Is The Story Of Real People Crying Out To God In Praise And Prayer

The Psalms teach us what real people said when they cried out to God prayer. Eugene Petersen in his introduction to Psalms in The Message, wrote, “Most Christians… have learned to pray by praying the Psalms”.   The Psalms are … Continue reading

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6 TIPS ON TEACHING YOUR KIDS HOW TO PRAY

Ever wonder what is the easy way to teach your kids to pray? Here are 6 tips. Start when they are young and pray with them. Help them think of things they are thankful for. Let them think of the … Continue reading

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A Fun Activity To Remember The Big Idea Of Exodus

The big idea of Exodus means “exit.” God empowers his people to exit Egypt and the hard life that was causing them suffering. They now had the chance to follow Moses and go into God’s promised land. In this activity … Continue reading

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