Tag Archives: Encouragement
when you labor faithfully in the margins
You labor quietly in the margins. Yet, God knows who you are, obscure though you may be from public view and accolades. Faithfully you teach the children. You have your bad days, to be sure. But mostly they are good. You know … Continue reading
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Leading by Example in Children’s Ministry
The problem with leading by example is that some people seem too self-absorbed to notice. And they apparently would rather be entertained. They lack maturity to consider first the perspectives of others, choosing instead to advocate their own needs, and their own wants. They want … Continue reading
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God is on the Move
God is working in hearts. He is moving among the people. He is making himself known both in large ways and in small. He is especially attentive to the little ones. So, it interests him deeply to hear your prayers for … Continue reading
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Leading in the Ordinary Routines
Most of our lives are spent doing ordinary things in ordinary ways. Even our expression of ministry leadership. We show up early. We stay late. We help set up as necessary. We tear down and clean up. We greet people. … Continue reading
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seeking the heart of God when disillusioned
Most people go into children’s ministry because of a passion to reach kids and their families. Their dreams are birthed out of prayer and much thought, plus the affirmation of key influential people in their lives. They want to make … Continue reading
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Active Listening to Encourage Children
Frequently, the children whom I pastor approach me to express ideas that interest or concern them. It might be news about something that happened in the past week, or it could be an item of concern for which they desire … Continue reading
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Hope in the Midst of Pain
It’s Saturday morning here and I am preparing for a full day of work. In the midst of my preparations I feel a sense of anticipation over many things, but especially the unique opportunities to minister to people in need. … Continue reading
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What you do matters
I work for a local 86 year-old family-owned company which has four retail branches and a stellar reputation in the community. We celebrated Christmas together this evening with our annual company Christmas party at a very well known unique hotel … Continue reading
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Thankful All Year Long
I am thankful all year long for many things. I am thankful to the Lord Jesus Christ for dying on the cross for my sins and for rising again bodily three days later, victorious over hell and death. I am … Continue reading
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