Our loving Heavenly Father has promised us a pretty awesome gift: spiritual wisdom in all things. Spending time with Him in His Word and in prayer can never be replaced by simply listening to another person’s understanding of the Bible. … Continue reading
Who is the teacher at your Vacation Bible School? Who is the VBS leader? Who is the ultimate director? Who is in charge of your Vacation Bible School? I hope at some point you said, “God is!” Really, we are … Continue reading
One year at Vacation Bible School, the lights went out. Well, not just the lights. The entire church was without power–and just as we were getting into our day of Vacation Bible School with the children. We were quite thankful … Continue reading
The last few days here in Oregon have brought many inches of beautiful snow. Like clumps of down falling from the sky, snowflakes have united to create a deceivingly inviting blanket of ice. Thousands of people were days without power. … Continue reading
“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” Psalm 32:1 Notice how the Psalmist does not say, “Blessed is he who has never sinned.” Although, certainly there would be awesome blessing in a sinless life, that blessing … Continue reading
In Part 1 of Vacation Bible School: Teaching Christian children to defend their faith, we saw that the first goal of Vacation Bible School is leading the children to Jesus so that they can choose for themselves to be known … Continue reading
Who are we seeking to please? This question has been on my mind lately. Sometimes the answer is not quite so apparent as we think. Has God given you a heart for child evangelism? If asked, “Who are you in … Continue reading
As a young mother, seeking to honor God in all of my parenting, I leaned on HIm very heavily for strength. ”When I am weak, then am I strong” and “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” … Continue reading
The testimony which the Lord gave of David is this: “walk before me, as David…walked, in integrity of heart, and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded thee….” (I Kings 9:4) David was not perfect. He … Continue reading
Sometimes looking at something from a different angle makes a powerful difference. That old, familiar tree has a very interesting texture… That old, familiar trial has a very awesome purpose. Focus is what matters. It is logical that if we … Continue reading
