Please follow the link by clicking on the box on the right side of the page - just scroll down a bit - or use this link, and then use the code SAVENOW and you will be able to get the entire Bible DVD set including the Christmas DVD for just $109 - a savings of $100! You'll receive . . .
Friday, July 31, 2015
Save $100 on What's in the Bible & Why Do We Call it Christmas?
Please follow the link by clicking on the box on the right side of the page - just scroll down a bit - or use this link, and then use the code SAVENOW and you will be able to get the entire Bible DVD set including the Christmas DVD for just $109 - a savings of $100! You'll receive . . .
Back-to-School Fun with Galaxy Buck!

Thursday, July 30, 2015
Top Three Reasons to Leave Children's Ministry
If you are serving in a children's ministry where you love what you do, love the people you work with and can not see yourself ever leaving, this post may leave you thinking; "There could never be a reason I'd leave children's ministry!"
If you are serving in a children's ministry where you are not supported and it is a struggle to go to work, but you think it would be wrong to quit; you may look at this post and wonder if there could really be even one reason to leave children's ministry.
Well, I've been in both places and after 44 years in children's ministry, I am here today to tell you there are reasons to leave children's ministry and am sharing with you what I see as the top three reasons to do so.
If you are serving in a children's ministry where you are not supported and it is a struggle to go to work, but you think it would be wrong to quit; you may look at this post and wonder if there could really be even one reason to leave children's ministry.
Well, I've been in both places and after 44 years in children's ministry, I am here today to tell you there are reasons to leave children's ministry and am sharing with you what I see as the top three reasons to do so.
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Who Benefits & What Does This Mean?
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Four Days & Two Giveaways - You Have Time to Enter!
Monday, July 27, 2015
Satan's Statue and the Target on Children
Regardless of the message the makers of this statue are trying to communicate (and they actually had long lines of people who traveled specifically to see this statue at its opening), they have sadly identified (perhaps without even realizing it) how children are truly a main "target" of Satan. If he can get children to turn away from God, not even necessarily turn specifically to him, but just away from God, then he has a higher chance of keeping them.
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Don't Miss the Mark!
I love children's ministry; I've served happily in it for 44 years! I believe children's ministry is important and it matters; every church should be focused on what they want to accomplish in and with their children's ministry and have a real plan to do so.
But, I am becoming more and more convinced we are missing the mark in our children's ministries. We put all our "eggs in one basket" - and invest all our budget for children in children's ministry. And, while this may seem like it makes sense, when we do this, we are missing the mark.
No matter how effective your children's ministry is; and we certainly want it to be extremely effective, it will never have the lasting impact on children their family can have. It is for this reason I absolutely believe any truly effective and focused children's ministry, absolutely must have a truly effective and focused family ministry AND grandparenting ministry.
But, I am becoming more and more convinced we are missing the mark in our children's ministries. We put all our "eggs in one basket" - and invest all our budget for children in children's ministry. And, while this may seem like it makes sense, when we do this, we are missing the mark.
No matter how effective your children's ministry is; and we certainly want it to be extremely effective, it will never have the lasting impact on children their family can have. It is for this reason I absolutely believe any truly effective and focused children's ministry, absolutely must have a truly effective and focused family ministry AND grandparenting ministry.
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Please Follow My Book Blog!
A couple days ago I shared with you how my book, It Is Impossible to Spoil Grandchildren: and Other Important Facts for Grandparents and Parents, Too!, is now available both as an Amazon/Kindle ebook and as a print book from Amazon (It Is Impossible to Spoil Grandchildren: and Other Important Facts for Grandparents and Parents, Too! - Kindle version link. It Is Impossible to Spoil Grandchildren: and Other Important Facts for Grandparents and Parents, too! - Print version on Amazon link.)
I also reminded you about my giveaway on August 1, 2015 - you still have time to enter! Check this link for the details!
Today I want to invite you to follow my blog for my book. At first, I was not sure what I would possibly write about on the book blog, but I think it might be a really fun place where we could all share our, "sweet grandchild/child stories"! I'd really love to have you share your ideas for passing on a heritage of faith as well!
I also reminded you about my giveaway on August 1, 2015 - you still have time to enter! Check this link for the details!
Today I want to invite you to follow my blog for my book. At first, I was not sure what I would possibly write about on the book blog, but I think it might be a really fun place where we could all share our, "sweet grandchild/child stories"! I'd really love to have you share your ideas for passing on a heritage of faith as well!
Friday, July 24, 2015
Be the One Who Helps Stop Child Trafficking
The special was shocking and heartbreaking, but it taught me something important. The majority of children here in the USA who end up being trafficked start as children who begin relationships with evil traffickers because they listen to them. These people know if they build a relationship with children who are feeling alone, neglected and like they have no one in their lives who will even listen to them, they will be able to get these children to a place where they will do what they are told; even allow their bodies to be used by evil people.
Thursday, July 23, 2015
INCM Dispatch Box #2 - MOVE
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
It Is Impossible to Spoil Grandchildren - The Print Version is Available & I'm Giving One Digital Version Away!
Today I wanted to let you know it is available as a print version on Amazon and remind you of my giveaway of a digital version - and let you know I'll be giving away a print version in September!
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Science, the Bible & Fun - Resource for Families & I'm Giving Two Away!

You will find information along with free sample lessons at this link! You will also be able to see the scope and sequence for the first year and order it - through the end of July you'll save $3 as it is just $13 for 52 weeks of activities to use with your grandchildren/children to pass on a heritage of faith!
And, on August 1, 2015 I am giving away two copies of Science, the Bible & Fun! If you are over the age of 18 and you'd like to be in the drawing for Science, the Bible & Fun!, please comment below to let me know a Bible character you'd like to learn more about - the first year introduces children to Noah, Jehoshaphat, Josiah, Daniel, Caleb, John, Abraham, Judges, Elisha, Paul and more!
INCM Dispatch Box #2 - HomeFront Magazine
In all our focus on children, it can be easy to lose focus on another important aspect of Children's Ministry . . . ministry to the family. For our children's ministries to be the most effective as possible, we need to be supporting, encouraging and equipping parents to help families be strong places where children grow in their walk with God. Which is why I am so happy to see an issue of HomeFront in Dispatch Box #2 as it is a resource which will help you do exactly this!
Monday, July 20, 2015
Strength to Care - Read it and Give it to Families in Your Ministry
In most instances, when a child is born to a family in our ministries, we all rejoice and celebrate. However; occasionally, when a child is born, a family is thrown into the stress, fear and overwhelming uncertainty which comes when the child has serious medical issues. Yes, these families love their children and yes there is joy, but when their child is in the NICU and being sent to have surgeries the focus is on something very different than joy and celebrating. What do you do when this happens to a family in your ministry?
Clearly, there are many things for you to "do" . . . pray, be there physically for the family, help with child care needs for any other children they may have, provide for meals, house cleaning, help with transportation needs, sit with them, see to other physical needs, pray and the list goes on.
But, along with these things, there is another thing you can do . . . give them a copy of the new book; Strength to Care: Reflections for Parents of Children with Complex Medical and Special Needs
. This book was written by a friend from my church; a husband and dad who, along with his dear wife, have been blessed with five children - three lovely daughters and two sons. This family understands first-hand what it means to be thrown into the chaos which follows the birth of a child with serious physical needs because this has happened to them two times with the births of their sons.
In Strength to Care: Reflections for Parents of Children with Complex Medical and Special Needs, Kevin Troupe shares their experiences and how they grew closer to God and learned what it means to trust Him through the births and day-today living of life with special needs sons. And while this book is sure to encourage and give hope to families who find themselves in similar situations, it will challenge us all to stop living our lives as if we are in charge - because we clearly are not - and to instead make the choice to trust God and rely on His strength for our own lives and to care for others.
Clearly, there are many things for you to "do" . . . pray, be there physically for the family, help with child care needs for any other children they may have, provide for meals, house cleaning, help with transportation needs, sit with them, see to other physical needs, pray and the list goes on.
But, along with these things, there is another thing you can do . . . give them a copy of the new book; Strength to Care: Reflections for Parents of Children with Complex Medical and Special Needs
In Strength to Care: Reflections for Parents of Children with Complex Medical and Special Needs, Kevin Troupe shares their experiences and how they grew closer to God and learned what it means to trust Him through the births and day-today living of life with special needs sons. And while this book is sure to encourage and give hope to families who find themselves in similar situations, it will challenge us all to stop living our lives as if we are in charge - because we clearly are not - and to instead make the choice to trust God and rely on His strength for our own lives and to care for others.
INCM Dispatch Box #2 - INCM Dispatch Vol. 2
Inside each Dispatch Volume, you'll find information about the other resources in the box along with ideas for getting the most out of these resources. In Dispatch Volume 2 you'll find . . .
Sunday, July 19, 2015
INCM Dispatch Box #2 - I Can Learn the Bible - a Truly Excellent Resource!
I've been writing a lot lately about engaging grandparents, so they pass on a heritage of faith to their grandchildren, because this is something which is very important to me. Yesterday I received a book in the INCM Dispatch box #2 which can help us do exactly this . . . help grandparents - and parents - help their grandchildren/children understand how very much God loves them and how they can love Him back! I'm very happy to review it for you today.
Saturday, July 18, 2015
INCM's Dispatch Box #2 is Here!
I just received my Dispatch Box #2 from INCM and will be writing about the wonderful surprises found inside the box for several days. Let me say, I thought the first box was a great resource - and it was, but box #2 is amazing! INCM certainly did not disappoint with box #2!
Inside Box #2 you will find . . .
Inside Box #2 you will find . . .
INCM Dispatch Box #2 - spiritual parenting - "It's Not About Perfect Behavior. It's About Passionate Hearts."
I do not know of a single parent or grandparent who has not struggled with how to help the children they love grow up to be people who make wise choices and who love God with their all. We all want this, but there is no shortage of opinions about how to get there with the children we love. There also is no shortage of books on parenting. I tend to be skeptical of parenting books, but spiritual parenting: an awakening for today's families is a book I can enthusiastically recommend to every parent and grandparent as it will not only help you learn how to truly help your grandchild/child, but will open your own eyes to how real faith transforms lives; including your own!
Friday, July 17, 2015
It Is Impossible to Spoil Grandchildren: and Other Important Facts for Grandparents and Parents, Too! - I'm Giving One Digital Copy Away!
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Grandparents, Resources & Joy!
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Science, the Bible & Fun - It is Here & I'm Having a Giveaway!

Yes, I've been talking about Science, the Bible & Fun! for some time now and it is finally ready! You will find information along with free sample lessons at this link! You will also be able to see the scope and sequence for the first year and order it - through the end of July it is just $13 for 52 weeks of activities to use with your grandchildren/children to pass on a heritage of faith!
And, on August 1, 2015 I am giving away two copies of Science, the Bible & Fun! If you are over the age of 18 and you'd like to be in the drawing for Science, the Bible & Fun!, please comment below to let me know a Bible character you'd like to learn more about - the first year introduces children to Noah, Jehoshaphat, Josiah, Daniel, Caleb, John, Abraham, Judges, Elisha, Paul and more!
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Grandparenting Ministry - Engage, Equip & Encourage!

Monday, July 13, 2015
FREE Resources for You from VOM/Kids of Courage
Follow this link and you'll find activities, crafts, coloring pages and more - all free - which you can use in your ministry to help children not only learn God's Word, but to develop hearts which care for fellow believers around the world who face persecution for believing in Jesus.
Take some time today to browse through this site - you are sure to find resources you will be able to use in your ministry!
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Help the Children Go Deeper into God's Word!

- What are the children learning - really?
- Are they actually learning anything?
- Are they just hearing the same Bible events and tuning out?
- Do they understand, truly understand God's Word is for them?
- Do children even need to open their Bibles in their classes?
- Do they know how to talk to God?
- Do the children know how to take what they learned out the doors of the church, so they are able to think about, talk about and live what they learned?
- Do they understand the Bible is for them to read and enjoy all week long - not just on Sundays?
These may not be the questions you think about on a weekly - or even monthly basis, but they are questions we have to ask, and answer. If you are not able to answer these questions, then you may need to evaluate the "whys?".
Saturday, July 11, 2015
There Are No Grills or Microwaves in Heaven!
Grandparents are in a unique position to have many important conversations with grandchildren. There is something "special" about grandparents, because most grandchildren do not see them everyday; which makes the times they do see them, very special . . . for grandparents as well!
Friday, July 10, 2015
Where Are the Pieces and Do They Fit Together???
Well, if you have - or even if you haven't, this passage from Psalm 86:10b-17 (The Message) is sure to brighten your day!
Thursday, July 9, 2015
Free For You . . . One Illustrate My Own Bible Heroes Book!
So, a few years ago I sat down and wrote several Unknown Bible Hero books, but since I'm not really an illustrator, I thought it would be fun to write the books so children could be their own illustrator and illustrate their own book!
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Science, the Bible & Fun - A Giveaway and it Releases Next Week!

This curriculum is easy to use and you will receive the entire 52 weeks in a digital format for just $16. While I wrote Science, the Bible & Fun! with grandparents in mind, it absolutely is a resource parents could use with their children as well. It is flexible - you could use everything in each week's lesson, spread it out over several days or just use parts - whatever works the best for you. It will be fun, it will be engaging and it will help you - whether you are a grandparent or parent - as you focus on passing on a heritage of faith!
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Summer - Kick it Into High Gear!
Today I want to look at a couple possible reasons for this difference. I think it has something to do with the level of "burden" a church sees or feels in regards to their children's ministry. If we believe it is too "burdensome" to plan a summer of ministry opportunities and staff those opportunities, we will not try to, "kick into high gear" in the Summer.
The truth is, providing a Summer of ministry opportunities does take work; a lot of work. It also takes volunteers; a lot of volunteers and this in and of itself can be overwhelming for churches where they struggle just to have volunteers on Sundays in the Summer.
So, if you want to provide a summer of ministry opportunities and are willing to put in the work to do so, what do you do to get everyone on-board so you have the volunteers you need to pull it off? Consider the following -
Engage Children & Save with Deeper in 4 Children!

Plus, for anyone who orders by September 5, 2015, you will receive one free quarter for each two quarters you purchase. Deeper in 4 Children is $75 per quarter per age level - there are two age levels - Preschool/Early Elementary and Elementary.
You'll find more information and a sample lesson at this link!
Monday, July 6, 2015
Summer - Kick it Into High Gear or Roll Up the Sidewalks?
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