“Prayer:” Teaching Children to Pray

Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my soul to keep If I should die before I wake I pray the Lord my soul to take WOW! Is this really the prayer we want to teach our children? I know it talks about God’s provision for our souls, but really? How […]

“Unfortunate Truth:” What’s Behind, “There’s Nothing Here for Our Kids.”

“I’m sorry, but there is nothing here for my kids.” It is the phrase that every children’s/youth minister, director, or volunteer hopes they never hear. For that matter, nearly every member of the local church recoils when they hear it spoken aloud. “I’m sorry, but we have decided we are going to leave the church. […]