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How to Talk with Your Child About Jesus’ Death, Burial and Resurrection

On the shore of the Sea of Galilee, Jesus began a conversation with Peter that started with the words, “Follow […]

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New Creation Hope for Us and the Next Generation

“Why would anyone want to bring children into this horrid world?” I imagine many of us have heard someone pose […]

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After the Easter Egg Hunt: New Easter Traditions for Preteens

When I picture Easter, the primary images in my mind are not bunnies, Peeps, or colorful eggs. They are the […]

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The God Who Became Man — and Why It Changes Everything

If you ever visit the Art Institute of Chicago, don’t get too close to the paintings. The guards may wonder […]

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Why You Should Bring Your Kids to Funerals

As a pastor, I went to more funerals than most people. As a result, my kids go to more funerals […]

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Why Memory Verses Are a Formational Tool — 5 Memory Verses for Families This Easter

I have stored up Your word in my heart, that I might . . . Prove my Bible expertise in […]

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Making Holy Week a Family Event

Let’s start with a scenario. Your daughter’s softball team has a tournament this weekend, and her uniform is currently lying […]

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Two Great Ideas to Engage Kids and Families on Easter Sunday!

It’s almost Easter — the time of year when more families visit church than any other time through the calendar […]

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God's Big Story for Little Hearts

When I was growing up, I was given the gift of good books and good guests at the dinner table. […]

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The Story we Tell our Children an interview with Matt Markins

Sam: What was the reason you wrote The Story we Tell Our Children? What was the backstory or the problem […]

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Tolkien, Friendship, and the Power of Ordinary Faithfulness

Episode snapshot Guest: Dr. Bill Fliss (Curator, J.R.R. Tolkien Collection at Marquette University) Big idea: Tolkien’s stories don’t just feature […]

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Ways to Show Your Volunteers You Love Them

What best communicates love to you? Is it a crazy, over-the-top gesture? While those can be great, they can’t replace […]