I’ve been having this conversation with youth workers ever since we kicked off our Digital Kids Initiative several years ago. And, because we youth workers have a tendency to jump into the river of what’s trending with little or no pause, this conversation is necessary. The conversations are always spirited when we get to talking……
Praise Him, Praise Him Make instruments (maracas) to use in praise to God. Grab some leftover plastic Easter eggs. You will need one egg and two plastic spoons for each child. (If you want each family member to make a set of two, repeat with more eggs and spoons.) Carefully add some uncooked rice, beans,…

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What Does Eternal Mean? Stretch a string or yarn across the room and tape it to opposite walls. Invite each family member to write their birth date on an index card (or piece of paper). Fold each in half and lay them on the string from oldest to youngest—parents included. Each of has a beginning….

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This one isn’t easy. I’m going to come right out and say that. Some of my other blog posts are way easier to write. This one is a bit of a challenge though because it means confronting some long-held beliefs. I’ll just jump into it. I think we parents need to do a better job…

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One sunny Labor Day, I had the opportunity to go boating with a group of six high schoolers in the clear blue waters off the coast of Miami. Six of us enjoyed the beautiful weather while swimming and water-skiing off the back end of a pretty impressive boat that belonged to Dave’s father. When it…

Just two days into the New Year we got the difficult news that my 91-year-old grandmother had passed away. In the days that followed we did what everyone does in the grieving process. We remembered. We told a lot of stories. We recalled conversations and pivotal moments that stood out to us as we…