Smiling All the Time!
- Mon, Jan 9, 2012
Last night I shared Anne Graham Lotz's book, Heaven with our AWANA Sparks. Back from the Christmas holidays, it was a full-house of wide-eyed, inquisitive and yes, energetic little 1st-2nd graders who not only really enjoyed the book but asked and answered some very insightful questions during the counsel time.
My favorite was the little boy who responded to the question: What are you looking forward to most in Heaven?
His answer was a simple, "Smiling, all the time."
We closed in prayer with an invitation to place trust and faith in Jesus Christ. I don ...
God Loves Little Children!
- Mon, Dec 12, 2011
Our church's living nativity was different this year - I've watched the scene play out many times throughout the years . . . Mary and Joseph and baby Jesus in the manger, the angels and the wise men.
I'm always in awe as I witness the reenactment of the humble scene of Jesus' birth. But this year, my heart was also moved by a reminder of something else.
As Anne Graham Lotz shares in a devotional Bible Study on the ministry web site,
"Christmas is a celebration of God's gift of Jesus to you and me. The living Word became ...
A Revival of the True Celebration of Thanksgiving
- Mon, Nov 21, 2011
Sharing with children at church this weekend about Thanksgiving, I was reminded how far our country seems to have distanced itself at times from our Godly heritage.
In reviewing American history and the original Thanksgiving celebration with 6-7 year olds, I came across the numerous references to God, His blessings and His mercy.
If you are fortunate enough to spend any length of time with children, you've no doubt experienced what I often do - the learning of a valuable lesson. In sitting down with these children and talking about Thanksgiving, fielding question after question about God and pilgrims, I ...