If you are a young mom or dad, struggling with your kids at church: Take heart. You are not alone.
Toddlers are active, curious, self-centered and cuddly. Discover five building blocks for teaching terrific toddlers in your church nursery.
It's hard when a child has to leave our program early. Our church partners are developing strategies to help children stay engaged as long as possible.
Like just about everyone, you want your life to make an impact. But for twentysomethings, who live in an era of startups, innovative non-profits and big church movements, this desire…
Almost every great movement, church or organization you admire started with no money and no people.
When we think about stewardship, we tend to focus on certain areas more than others. If you’ve been around church for long, you’ve probably heard a sermon describing how everything you have—including your money, your
What’s a bright spot in your church that can continually bring in—and keep—new families? Why, the preschool, of course! A dash of age-right hospitality can radically impact learning and faith for preschoolers.
Should you sponsor a child? Donate your old clothes? Get involved with activism? Go on a church service trip?
With all of the options to get involved in the fight against poverty, sometimes it’s hard to know what’s best to do, let alone know whether or not what you’re doing is actually helping.
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I ask you to consider other, more personal, possibilities. Read to a child whenever possible--carry a children's book with you! Donate your time at a church or school to work with kids. Give to a community center or other local program serving families and children. Don't miss an opportunity to say a kind word to a child in the grocery store or at the park. Hold a baby for a struggling mom in a public place. Look for needs that you can help…
When you take a long-term view to life, you soon understand that living a healthier lifestyle provides multiple rewards. Not only will you enjoy a higher quality of life and the ability to share that with your spouse, family and friends, but you are more likely to save money on health care costs through keeping in better shape
By proactively taking the right steps, you can help yourself avoid the often-assumed challenges of senior living, such as chronic disease and disability. Instead, you…