My Grandma Josie’s table was always set with a lace tablecloth. Most of the time my Grandpa Gene cooked the meal, but my grandma took care of the table. There was always a plate with bread and a ceramic butter dish. And lots of laughter and repetition, because Grandpa had trouble hearing. All at Grandma …
This Holy Week, we are journeying together through the encounters of Jesus. Today we get to look at how Jesus interacts with the religious leaders of his day, particularly their questions about his authority. I love the questions my kids ask me. I have spent the last year driving my older girls to a homeschool …
John the Baptist. You know all about him. Desert dweller. Different diet. In fact, we’ve seen the Daniel Diet fad and the Paleo Diet grow in popularity, but I’ve never heard anyone do a series of videos on the John the Baptist Diet Plan of locusts and honey. John the Baptist’s outfits were unrefined. He didn’t …
Leading up to Luke 5, Jesus has been speaking the word of God in the desert, the temple and the synagogue, driving out an evil spirit, and healing the sick. Up to this point in the story, Jesus did not have any disciples. I guess I always thought that when Jesus started his public ministry, the first thing he …
Where did you come from? What community of faith shaped your spiritual journey? I grew up in a vibrant church that was continuously expectant for encounters with God. Theologically and practically, meeting with God, sensing His Spirit, and hearing His voice were part of the church culture. Now, I do not know how you grew up. I …
A few weeks ago my church started a series called, “Do You Hear What I Hear?” Together we looked at the way each Gospel tells the story of Jesus. I’m always looking for striking things when I read and study God’s Word, so what stood out as I read through each account was the surprise …
Just a few hours ago, my family invited a 10-year-old girl into our home. Through Safe Families, we have opened up our home to a lot of kids over the years. Some stay for a weekend, others for weeks, one stayed for two years. But the little girl I met yesterday did something no one …
In children’s ministry, your name tag is a big deal. You have to wear a name tag. It not only identifies you to visitors and your church family; it signifies you are safe. You belong here. If someone is hanging around the children’s ministry area without a name tag, you jump to action. I’m often …
Ideas fuel children’s ministry. Thanks to the Dispatch content team, we put together a list of the TOP 10 Summer Ideas for Kidmin. Check it out! Time management is your best friend in the #kidmin world. Try the 30/30 App to organize your day and your time! Use science projects – they get and keep …
I grew up going to church every Sunday with my parents. For nearly 20 years, we would sit in the same pew (second row, right side) for the 8 o’clock service. In our church context, the faith community celebrated communion once a month. Until I was 7 years old, my mom and dad did something that I did not …
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