Recently, I was asked to review a bedtime book for preschool-aged children and it brought back many precious memories. When my children were younger, either my husband or I read to them…every night. It was woven into our nightly bedtime ritual and it was one of my favorite times of the day to snuggle with […]
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I have had the privilege of being a wife and mom for over 2o years now. One of the (many) things I’ve learned during that time is how important it is for me to ask great questions when I communicate with my family. Stress and strain can result in my relationships if I don’t communicate […]
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Recent events have precipitated the many conversations happening around the issue of race in America right now. I’m glad that these conversations are also happening in the area of Children’s Ministry. As uncomfortable and sometimes difficult it is for these conversations to occur, these conversations are so important to have. A few months ago, I […]
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Happy 2017, friends! I hope your 2017 is off to a great start! Before jumping too far into the new year, I wanted to reflect on the top posts shared here in 2016. I tried to post from a variety of angles, from what God taught me personally to giving a glimpse into my ministry […]
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It’s been a little quiet here on the blog because I’ve been working on a very special project that has required my time and attention. For a long time, I dreamed that one day, I’d like to write a book. In my mind, I didn’t see that happening for many, many years down the road…you […]
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A few weeks ago, I attended my very first Children’s Pastors Conference (CPC) in Orlando, Florida. I was invited to lead a few one-on-one coaching sessions (which I absolutely loved!), participate in a Women in Leadership panel and lead a breakout about free and low-cost volunteer appreciation ideas. Here are a few highlights from that breakout […]
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A few months ago, I shared here about my latest project (my first book – you can read that post here.) Now that the manuscript has been submitted (AMEN and HALLELUJAH!), I thought I’d share a few things I’ve learned along the way as a first-time author. Here they are in no particular order: 1. […]
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As a mom of a daughter, I am a huge believer in the strength that girls possess. I have tried to raise my daughter to be a strong, confident young woman. Thankfully, she has many women in her life who model this for her. Likewise, she can also look to the bible for examples of […]
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Last week, I was interviewed by Tom Bump from the Kids Ministry Collective regarding topics such as being a woman in leadership, recruiting men to serve in kidmin, ministry joys and challenges and my new book releasing next month! Take a listen when you can and let me know what you think! To listen to […]
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There are a myriad of Bible storybooks on the market today. The choices can sometimes seem overwhelming when trying to decide on one that’s just right for that special child in your life. Today, I’d like to share one that is a great option to add to your child’s spiritual library. Rick Warren’s newly released God’s […]
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I recently had the privilege of reviewing a fun keepsake product and discipleship tool with the help of two of my favorite people: my daughter (Kennedy, age 18) and my niece (Raigan, age 10). It was definitely a sweet moment to watch the two of them work together on this project. PRODUCT DETAILS The Family Honor […]
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Do you know what a ‘tract’ is? So, in my neck of the woods, I haven’t heard that term or seen an actual one in 30+ years. To be honest, I didn’t know they were still a ‘thing’, so when the opportunity came up for me to review Bible tracts and evangelism tools for children, […]
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Church nurseries are often the first place where parents leave their babies for the first time, so it’s very important to ensure that this ministry area is particularly top notch. As a kidmin leader, you have the responsibility of recruiting the right people and thoroughly training them to serve in your Nursery. Where do you […]
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Mondays. The day of the week many people dread for various reasons. However, for many others, Mondays offer a start to accomplish new goals and gives a fresh perspective to tackle the week ahead and allows. You either love ’em or you hate ’em. Mondays don’t have to be manic. They can be magnificent!Click To […]
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Friends, I am so very excited to introduce you to Dorena Williamson! Dorena is the author of the brand new book “ColorFull: Celebrating the Colors God Gave Us“, which releases today, May 1st. But Dorena isn’t just the author – she’s my aunt!! I had the privilege of interviewing her recently and I am so excited to […]
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Do you know what a ‘tract’ is? So, in my neck of the woods, I haven’t heard that term or seen an actual one in 30+ years. To be honest, I didn’t know they were still a ‘thing’, so when the opportunity came up for me to review Bible tracts and evangelism tools for children, […]
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Church nurseries are often the first place where parents leave their babies for the first time, so it’s very important to ensure that this ministry area is particularly top notch. As a kidmin leader, you have the responsibility of recruiting the right people and thoroughly training them to serve in your Nursery. Where do you […]
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Mondays. The day of the week many people dread for various reasons. However, for many others, Mondays offer a start to accomplish new goals and gives a fresh perspective to tackle the week ahead and allows. You either love ’em or you hate ’em. Mondays don’t have to be manic. They can be magnificent!Click To […]
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Friends, I am so very excited to introduce you to Dorena Williamson! Dorena is the author of the brand new book “ColorFull: Celebrating the Colors God Gave Us“, which releases today, May 1st. But Dorena isn’t just the author – she’s my aunt!! I had the privilege of interviewing her recently and I am so excited to […]
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Church nurseries are often the first place where parents leave their babies for the first time, so it’s very important to ensure that this ministry area is particularly top notch. As a kidmin leader, you have the responsibility of recruiting the right people and thoroughly training them to serve in your Nursery. Where do you […]
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