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by Barbara J Newman, CLC Network Eye Contact. The interpretation of direct and sustained eye contact can have quite a varied meaning from one country or culture to another. While some communities may consider sustained eye contact to be rude or disrespectful, other communities may interpret the lack of direct eye contact as rude or disrespectful. For […]
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by Dr. Scott Turansky We are Christians. We know that the heart of a person is the most important thing. We know that Jesus criticized the Pharisees for their over-emphasis on behavior while neglecting the heart (Matthew 15:8-20). But what does that mean to us in practical terms as we work with children each week?
by Gigi Schweikert Think about all the places designed for children in today’s world, places where children go – playgrounds, amusement parks and stores. There are lots of eye-catching, exciting things for the children to do and see; probably a bit too much. Now, we do not want to create a church that is an
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by Kal Otis From the minute a couple discovers that they are about to become new parents, their already busy life spins out of control. The next nine months fly by in a blur with work, doctor appointments, painting, shopping, showers, intense reading, birthing classes and crash courses in effective parenting. What drives couples to
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by Gloria Lee First of all, there is no perfect curriculum! Trust me; I have tried looking for one! In fact, I have gone down to my old seminary, parked myself on the floor for hours looking through the entire curriculum that was on display in the Christian Education Department. It was overwhelming as there
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by Tim Scheidler (Part one of a two-part series) Three words: best idea ever. That is exactly what I was thinking about an event I was planning for our families on a cool February evening a few years ago. Nothing could deter my passion for this idea. It was going to be great. No, not
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by Sheryl Haystead The following article is provided by our INCM/CPC PartnerGospel Light. What are the myths you used to believe in but do not anymore? The Tooth Fairy puts money under your pillow? Santa Claus brings gifts to good children? If you cross your eyes, your face might freeze that way? What are the
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by Diana Jones “Family ministry” seems to be the new buzzword for what the church once called, simply, children’s ministry. What is the difference? A big portion of a children’s minister’s job is to make known to the leadership of a church that children have equal value in the kingdom of God and should hold
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by Jesse Joyner As children’s pastors, one way we can minister to kids is through hospital visits. Being at the hospital is usually a very frightening experience for both a child and the child’s family. Showing up in person to offer prayer and some listening ears can do wonderful things. I’ve had a few recent
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by Michelle Romain Volunteers are Busy Anyone who has spent time in the Children’s Ministry knows the difficulty of having a well-attended training meeting. My experience is that twenty-five percent of your volunteers show up – the ones that are already doing it right. The other seventy-five percent that need the training do not attend.
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