Month: June 2026
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Are You Missing a Big Discipleship Moment?
One of my great privileges is to sing with the Santa Clarita Master Chorale, a group of about 80 talented musicians that put on three concerts of beautiful and challenging repertoire each year. In addition to singing, I am the staff writer who researches and composes the program notes for each concert, giving the audience…
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The Balance of Variety and Routine
Kids need variety. Kids need routine. How do we incorporate both? First, let’s talk routine. I’m sure you’ve discovered that routine for littles is important. Bedtime routine, brushing teeth, picking up toys, chores — all of these are part of their routine. They know what to expect and are mentally prepared for what comes next.…
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Benefits of Singing in Choir
Singing is mentioned over 400 times in the Bible. Clearly, it’s important to God. And there are numerous benefits to choir singing. I’ll share some of them with you here and later I’ll share the benefits of singing specifically in KidMin choirs. Kids who sing in choir: Choir is great for kids because it really…
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Crafting is crucial
Time, energy, mess … oh my. Oh yes! My absolute favorite reasons for having littles do crafts is that it’s a fantastic tool for the kinesthetic and visual learners. They’ve heard a story. They’ve heard music. The aural learners are all set. But the hands-on and the I’ve-got-to-see-it crews need something more. Of course, there…