Category Archives: Faith
5 Ways to Tell if Your Child is Ready to Accept Jesus…By Linda Carlblom
I’m a firm believer that God works in the hearts of children just as much as he works in the hearts of adults. And I believe a child can choose to follow Jesus and mean it for life. I also … Continue reading
Abortion…I was there in the beginning, Part 2 by Betty L. Arthurs
Abortion…I was there in the beginning. Part 2 by Betty L. Arthurs Looking back over 40 years later, it seems impossible doesn’t it that I, happily pregnant, was helping to care for, along with other pregnant co-workers, mothers killing their … Continue reading
Raising Spiritually Strong Toddlers…by Linda Carlblom
There are scads of articles on children’s ministry, but most of them deal with preschool or school-aged children. Are toddlers too young to learn about God? No, no, no! Most toddlers are eager learners. The whole world is their classroom … Continue reading
3 Things American Christians Can Learn From My Mom… by Allison Boley
My mom made it easy for me to have a relationship with Jesus. I figured I should start with the heart of the post instead of a cutesy story (I inserted a cutesy photograph to compensate), because I feel an … Continue reading
7 Benefits of Having Your Kids Sit In Church With You…by Linda Carlblom
I’m a proponent of having children, even very young ones, sit in church with you if they want to–and maybe even if they don’t! I understand how hard it is. I know you don’t get much out of the sermon … Continue reading
The Battle Belongs to the Lord . . . by Andrea R Huelsenbeck
I’m repulsed by news of terrorist attacks—bloodthirsty zealots torturing, beheading, or blowing up human beings who do not embrace their worldview. Whenever I think of our world’s volatile condition, two verses of Scripture come to my mind: “For our struggle … Continue reading
An Old Man’s Wisdom…by Donna Clark Goodrich
Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me. —Psalm 71:18 “Time to read the Bible, Clarence,” I said to my 72-year-old stepfather. My mother had recently passed away and he was spending the winter with us. Suffering … Continue reading
Easters of my Childhood . . . by Andrea R Huelsenbeck
From the time I was five years old until well into my teens, this is how Easter morning went: First of all, find the basket. This usually happened before my parents even woke up. That was pretty easy, since it … Continue reading