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Stronger Wings

Couple weeks ago, I was invited to dinner at one of our church deacon's home.  They have two little boys, and I got to see something cool for the first time.  Their older son had gotten a butterfly cocoon  from a museum, and it was in an insect cage.  The butterfly happened to emerge from the… Continue reading Stronger Wings

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awww…

doesn't this just make you go awwww????  seriously, kids are the best... fyi, the little girl is trying to console her father after his team's loss... kids are the best!!!    

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How do you measure a child’s faith?

Lately I've been engaged in a lot of conversations about what and how we should teach children in the church.  And naturally, these conversations lead to measuring what kids have learned and applied to their lives.  I know that most (hopefully most, if not all) ministers of children know that it's not about how much… Continue reading How do you measure a child’s faith?

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Book Review: The Eric Trap

I always travel with a physical book since I'm not allowed to read on my iPad during take off and landing.  Last weekend, I took The Eric Trap on my flight to Detroit.  I was given an advance copy to read and review--so perfect timing!  I was already on Chapter 4 before I boarded the plane… Continue reading Book Review: The Eric Trap

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Do you know these shows and stars?

P:  So what book are you reading now? Me:  The Hunger Games. P:  Isn't that like kids book? Me:  Yup, I read it because kids read it. P:  So what show do you watch? Me:  I love Phineas and Ferb... yes, it's a cartoon and it's a kid show. P:  Ugh, okay... is that what… Continue reading Do you know these shows and stars?