Jesus Is the Gardener In the Bible, some people were arguing, saying, “I follow Paul,” while others said, “I follow Apollos.” Paul told them they were forgetting something very important: People are only helpers.Jesus is the One we follow. Paul and Apollos both served God, but God is the One who makes things grow. That means we…
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Day’s Journey: Children’s Ministry
Jesus Makes Me Brave Morning Prayer Dear Jesus,Thank you for this new day. Please help me be brave with Your Love. Help me tell the truth, be kind, and remember that You are with me. Fill my heart with Your Holy Spirit and help me shine for You Today. In Jesus’ Name, amen. Noon Reflection…
Special Needs
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6. When I worked at an elementary school with students with special needs, one of the students, Kelly, who lived with autism and was legally…
He is Making a List and Checking it Twice
Gifts Untouched Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. BibleGateway, NLT. Sadly for most children, it is not the most magical time of the year; the holidays can be triggers for the scariest or most dreadful time. For some, a year may have passed since the death of a loved one,…
Clean Slate
A while back, when my grandkids came to spend the weekend. My granddaughter came crying and said her brother had hit her. At that point, I was overwhelmed with this constant battle, and I did not want to keep reprimanding him; that was not how I wanted to use this precious time. I asked him…