Category: KidMin Leadership
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The Power of Awareness in Serving Troubled Kids Part II
(Read Part I first 😀 .) Another external factor that should be considered is a child’s socio-economic class. This paints a different worldview for each person. While we might be more aware of it in lower class families, poor soil can be found in any class. I was once guilty of judging the impoverished families…
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The Power of Awareness in Serving Troubled Kids
To be truly aware is a treasure worth seeking; awareness of self, of the present moment and of others. Know that every minute is valuable and full of potential when it comes to reaching out to the Bluebonnet Child. Before growing in our awareness of another, we must first know and love ourselves well. This…
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Fighting for Unbathed Babies Part II
(Be sure to read Part I first. 😃) At this point in the conversation, a rush of gumption filled my soul. I had to fight for this little guy: “Leslie, I can only imagine how difficult being a new mom is.” [silence] “So if ever you need some extra help and support, there are these great parenting classes downtown…
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Fighting for Unbathed Babies
“Pssst-are we allowed to bathe the infants in the kitchen sink?” I heard this as I was attempting to read a story to our preschool class. I turned to see a caretaker with the filthiest lil’ brunette boy on her hip. The dirt and residue had been on his chubby arms for so long that…
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Little Big Worship: A Guide to Children’s Church
Let’s talk worship wars. No, not the one about drums in church (so “nineties”)-let’s talk about children’s church. There seems to be two schools of thought on the issue. One values the child being physically present the entire worship service so corporate worship may be modeled by the Body of Christ. The other side prefers…
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You’re in Their Circle; The Psychological Perks of Your Church to a Troubled Child
1 All of us live within varying types of social circles. These shape our views and our actions more than we realize. While some of these circles are of our choosing, others are not. I have been richly blessed by those in my professional circle. It was a divine connection when I ended up serving…
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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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“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…