How to explain the story of Jesus to your child
It’s an important question. Who was Jesus? We all answer this question for ourselves. Is he someone we should reject? Someone we should know about and not pay attention to? Or someone who deserves our life’s devotion? Your child will wonder about…
How to learn the books of the Bible
I don’t carry a Bible around much. Not anymore. When I was a kid, though, my Sunday School teacher gave us candy if we remembered to bring our Bibles to church. They taught us to follow along as the pastor…
Fun Songs! The B-I-B-L-E
When your child begins to learn the alphabet, he or she may have fun with this kid classic. The B – I – B – L – E Yes, That’s the book for me! I stand alone on the word of God,…
Reading a bedtime story is not enough (Which book you read matters)
I read to my son every night. It is part of our bedtime routine. I thought I was a being a good parent. All the teachers and librarians and development experts say we must infuse a love for reading into…
What is the nature and purpose of the Church?
Language is great. It’s powerful. It’s how we communicate to one another. But language, at times, is also confusing. In English, the word “church” can be misunderstood. When talking about the church, exactly to what is one referring? The building?…
What is salvation and how is it received?
Tonight my church held its quarterly “Celebrate Life” service – where we dedicate babies, do baptisms, and recognize new church members. Along with the adults, several kids were baptized, and some teenagers performed the ritual as well. It made me…
Who was Jesus Christ and why is he so important to Christians?
It’s an important question. Who was Jesus? We all answer this question for ourselves. Is he someone we should reject? Someone we should know about and not pay attention to? Or someone who deserves our life’s devotion? I’ve chosen the latter.…