Over Christmas I found a fun new game that would be excellent for the mentoring hour! It’s called Jungle Speed and it’s similar to the game of “Spoons” if you are familiar with that one. Basically, you and your child are laying down cards from your deck one at a time. As soon as you […]
Enough Already!
I will be in Florida when you read this. 4 months of living in our home while being remodeled and gray weather in Michigan finally pushed us over the brink. We did what all well adjusted people do under stress, we ran away. Anyway, I do hope and pray that as you reflect on 2011,
The Afterglow
So how was Christmas for you this year? I’m sure we all enjoyed the gift giving, the food and the family get-togethers. The candlelight service at church Christmas Eve was as inspiring as ever. But then as I turn on the news, I hear of the killing of Christians in Nigeria by Muslim extremists. A
Prayer
Here’s a question for mentors….when was the last time you connected with your prayer partner? I hope you can say that you talk to them every week before or after you mentor your child, but since I am also a mentor I know that it is sometimes easy to forget to connect. This Christmas, give
Never Alone
During this time of year, I reflect on the fact that Mary and Joseph were essentially alone at Jesus’ birth. Since His birth, believers in Jesus are never alone. This must bring great comfort to the Christian prisoners I visit, those who have lost a spouse, or children without a parent must also derive comfort
What are you waiting for?
During Advent, our minister has given the above title to his sermon series. He reminded us again this morning that Jesus has already come and has promised to come again, but in the meantime He is available in our lives TODAY! Much like Jesus, our KHUSA children need to know that we are available to them today. I
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Santa Hat Game
Here’s a Christmas game to try that will help build vocabulary and critical thinking skills, all while having fun together! Here’s what you do… 1- Purchase 2 Santa Hats at your local dollar store so both you and your child can wear one. They will love being silly with you! 2- Next, write different words
Oops. Yea, big oops.
My first time leading worship as a young seminarian I walked boldly up to the podium, cleared my throat, looked down at the liturgy, and confidently recited the words “In God there is no hope.” Oops. Yea, big oops. I have no idea where the “no” came from. No idea why it entered my mind or came
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Advent
The new book has not yet arrived as promised so some reflections on the season. Did you know that Isaiah predicted the coming of Jesus 750 years before his birth? I have always tuned into the 39 chapters of Isaiah that talk about the judgment on Israel for their many sins. Did you know that
Mentoring at the Holidays
The holidays lead to a wide variety of feelings for everyone, but especially children who deal with stress and grief due to poverty and family issues. You can be a bright source of joy that is based on true hope, peace, and love. In your hours with your mentees leading up to the winter break:
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