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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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Now I know my ABCs …
In preschool, littles learn the alphabet in song. They might sing “ellemenopee” and it’s adorable, right? But if ALL they do is memorize the alphabet and never move forward with learning that the alphabet represents letters and that those letters can turn into cool things like words — even their own names — and sentences…
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Does Preschool Ministry even matter?
Sometimes it feels like babysitting. Are they even getting the message? Do they even participate in worship? Does it really even matter? Preschool ministry is building brain connections. Reading to littles and singing to littles are two of the most essential ways to increase brain growth in littles. Large motor skills in worship and games…
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Why should littles bring their Bibles to church?
They can’t read, why bother? Preschoolers can’t read. True.But we read to them from books. They recognize their favorite books. Littles need to know that Bible stories are from God’s true book, the Holy Bible. I just use my app. The Bible app is great. But when kids see you on your phone, they don’t…
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How to plan a playdate Besties Part 3
FriendshipWe’ve talked about the importance of friendship for our kiddos and what to work on if they have no friends. This brings us to the sometimes amazing, sometimes dreaded playdate. So, what is a playdate? A playdate is just what it sounds like, inviting your child’s friend — or hopeful friend — over to play.…
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Why Should Christians Care About Black History Month?
We care about Black History Month because we care about all image bearers of God. Please read the words of some prominent Christian Black leaders. “Black History Month gives us an opportunity to familiarize ourselves with our own past in such a way that will enable us to embrace our diversity to its fullest, putting…
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Surviving and Thriving during the Holidays
The Holidays are Here!Personally, I love this time of year. I know it can be hectic, but I really enjoy it. Part of that is because I’ve learned to say “no.” We don’t want to merely survive the holidays; we want to thrive! So, I want to share some tips with you of ways to…
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Sweet Salvation
Salvation is easy as ABC. Here’s a sweet fall coloring page with a simple reminder. This will be available again in the fall. Check the PRODUCT PAGE of Little JAM Sessions later in the year.
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So many Holidays!
Holidays are flying by … How many holidays are there between now and the end of the year? I can’t even keep track! It can be completely overwhelming, especially if you are a children’s ministry leader or caretaker or parent. So, here’s the bottom line. Don’t try to do it all! Choose what is most important to your family…
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Spooky Season
Halloween – what do we do? There are so many thoughts about what is holy behavior regarding Halloween and I’m not here to preach. But, here are my thoughts. If you celebrate Halloween, be the house that gives the best treats. If you go to a fall festival, invite non-churched friends. If you avoid the…