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The Bible Tells Me So; How The Church Should View Kids of Troubled Homes
When we think of the Bible, “we normally think its a book about adults for adults […].” However, children are referenced over 8,000 times. “Biblical narratives include dozens of children. [..]children with Godly parents, and ungodly parents, wealthy children, poor children, rebellious children ,obedient children, children with physical ailments, children with unlikely names and those…
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Biblical Bluebonnets; Dysfunctional Families of the Bible
Bluebonnet Children have been around since the dawn of time. Ever since families have been putting down roots, some of them have been planted in poor soil. We are a broken people. While we see Bluebonnet Children within the programs of our church, they can also be found in our Bibles. Their stories, we must…
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Rooted II; How Bad News Enhanced My Calling
(Be sure to read Rooted first :). ) As I lay on the operating bed in the final step of ensuring my funky chromosomes would never taint a zygote, I prayed aloud (the doctors had stepped out of the room), “God, you are here. You are here. Though there is some sadness here, you are…
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Rooted; How Bad News Enhanced My Calling
Every night my daughter and I have a mini-worship service in her room. I doubt she would ever define it as that, but it is one in my mind. After books are read, and a lullaby or two sung, we rock a little longer just so I can get a good hold on the moment…
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Defined Part II: Serving Kids of Troubled Homes
(Missed the ‘Defined‘ Post?) After we knew Kevin’s story, we adjusted our dance with him. When he first arrived, we started offering him a calm time of rest. This twenty-to-thirty minutes made a world of difference! Once he awoke he was more patient and happy. In time Kevin was able to articulate his feelings in…
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Christmas Traditions on the Go: Conversation Cue Cards
An extremely rare occurrence is on my calendar for this week. I get to have lunch with my dear friend, Lindsay. Our friendship extends over a decade, but due to the busyness of life, we have not connected in a while. I want to make the most of our time together. As ridiculous as it…
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Bluebonnet Children
Gardening is such a craft of intentionality and patience. One must be careful of the depth and the width of the whole, the quality of the soil and the amount of water. Some plants, like hydrangeas, require one to transplant them during different seasons. Other plants,like orchids, need wire wrapped around them to support them…
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“What Great Teachers Do Differently” By: Todd Whitaker
A Book Review By: Meg Calvin Fans blow hard as the kids enter the classroom. A candle is aflame on the center of the table, which is adorned with a red table cloth. The seating chart has been designed based on the personalities of the group. Each chair faces a Bible, pencil and an language…
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Milestones: A Jubilant Pause
“Now we are opening the door. After this we will get in the car. Mommy is buckling up while Daddy gets your snack-snack.” My newborn daughter stared back at me through her car-seat mirror. Dialogue such as this had become all too common in our household. Our Parents as First Teachers educator had recently taught…
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Serving the Poor Through a Tarnished Lens
As soon as the strap hit my shoulder I knew something wasn’t right. Heart racing, I unbuckled my bag only to find that my wallet had been stolen. Stolen? Yes-stolen. I was heart-broken; it was most likely pocketed by one who came to our office seeking shelter, funds or food. The church’s community meal was the…