“Jesus the Messiah”: Preschool & Kids Leader Training for Unit 20, Session 1—Jesus’ Baptism
When I was a kid, I loved to watch war movies. But one part of those movies that I didn’t enjoy was what I considered to be the painfully slow build-up to the action. As a kid, I didn’t care about the context; I just wanted the action. Now, I see why the context is …
Continue Reading“Jesus the Messiah”: Preschool & Kids Leader Training for Unit 19, Session 5—Jesus as a Child
One of the big take-aways from this week’s session is that even as a child, Jesus wanted to honor the Father. Jesus was drawn to the temple—His Father’s house—and He apparently delighted in engaging with the religious leaders in talking about God. As a quick note, Jesus was not being disobedient in this encounter. That …
Continue Reading2020 Family Easter Event
If it is not difficult enough that COVID-19 has forced churches to forgo meeting on campuses, the quarantine period will likely extend through Easter, forcing kids ministries to cancel egg hunts, programs, and other critical ministry events. Many kids ministry leaders are wondering what to do now. How can we serve our families and communities …
Continue ReadingHow to Use The Gospel Project During the Evolving COVID-19 Situation
***Updated 3/23/2020*** These are crazy, unprecedented times, aren’t they? We are all learning how to minister and serve in unique ways each day. This may be a long post, but please take the time to read it carefully—I believe it will answer many of the questions you may have about how best to continue your …
Continue Reading“Jesus the Messiah”: Preschool & Kids Leader Training for Unit 19, Session 4—Jesus Was Dedicated
One important truth about the Messiah, a truth that many in Israel missed, was that He would be provided for all humanity. Jesus did not come to be the Savior just for Israel, or just for the religious, or just for males, or just for the wealthy. He came to be the Savior of all …
Continue Reading“Jesus the Messiah”: Preschool & Kids Leader Training for Unit 19, Session 3—Jesus Was Born
The universe J.R.R. Tolkien created for The Lord of the Rings is amazing, full of mighty and majestic humans, elves, dwarves, and other creatures. Consider who is part of the Fellowship of the Ring: Gandolf, a powerful wizard. Aragorn, the king of the men Boromir, a fierce warrior Gimli, a brave dwarf Legolas, a skilled …
Continue Reading“Jesus the Messiah”: Preschool & Kids Leader Training for Unit 19, Session 2—John Was Born
Think of the barren women we encounter in Scripture. Sarah, Rebekah, and Rachel in Genesis, Hannah in 1 Samuel, and here, in Luke 1, Elizabeth to name a few. Have you ever wondered why God chose to use so many barren women in the story of Scripture? He did so because He wanted to make …
Continue Reading“Jesus the Messiah”: Preschool & Kids Leader Training for Unit 19, Session 1—From Adam to Jesus
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” A Take of Two Cities by Charles Dickens All children, except one, grow up.” Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie In a whole in the ground there lived a hobbit.” The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien There was a boy called Eustace Clarence Scrubb, and …
Continue Reading“A People Restored”: Malachi the Prophet
I’m a runner. But is that really true in the seasons when I don’t run? Right now, for example, I am in the middle of about a 3-week stretch where I have not run at all. And even when I run regularly, someone could argue that I am a jogger, not a runner. So what …
Continue Reading“A People Restored”: God’s People Repented
If you have ever been to an art museum you have likely seen someone staring at a painting for quite a while. The reason is because artwork is intended to be deep and rich. Good art should take time to dissect, analyze, and enjoy. Take a painting of a couple enjoying a picnic in the …
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