We believe in children whose excitement and energy and creativity inspire us all to be more childlike in our lives and in our faith. We believe in teachers and in their call to nurture and educate amidst increasingly difficult circumstances. We believe in the grown-ups who wake up the kids, fix the lunches, volunteer at the schools and help with the homework. We believe in friends and co-workers and neighbors who step in ...
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This list is making its way around my social media feed right now. I've been unable to track down the original writer, so if someone knows who that is, I am happy to properly attribute. This piece is one of many like it that idealize the "good old days," and long for a way of life that is not a possibility for most people. For me, these kinds ...
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Across the country, states are passing legislation that will do untold harm to many, many young people. If you are serious about caring for and protecting children, here are five reasons you should oppose this kind of legislation. https://youtu.be/MTIuorM24uw No child (or adult) should ever be made to feel like life is not worth living because of who they are. No one, especially those of us who profess Christianity, should ever ...
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Many parents (particularly those of kids too young to be vaccinated) are worried about kids heading back to school. It is weighing heavily on their hearts and minds. If you want to be present and helpful, here are five things not to say to concerned parents right now. If you're worried, have your child wear a mask. Once again, for the people in the back: masks are not to ...
Read MoreThe unsung hero of the summer conference season--the adult sponsor. This is for you. This is for: The ones who give up vacation, income and time with family to bring youth into Christian community The ones who spend nights on rickety cots and under inflated air mattresses The ones who drive the vans filled with stinky teenage boys and giggly teenage girls The ones who who can't believe they have to do one more trust ...
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