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Four Simple Ways Small Group Leaders Can Prepare to Lead Well

God has called us to love and care for the least of these, and that includes one of His most […]

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Helping Kids Belong: Practical Ways to Help Kids Connect at Church

A few years ago, my kids and I walked excitedly toward our new community pool. We had just moved from […]

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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 […]