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 […]
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
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
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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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
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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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
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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As you might expect, here at KIDS HOPE USA we see many notes and letters from believers. Working with hundreds of churches nationwide mobilizing thousands of mentors and prayer partners, you’d expect to hear from a believer or two. But that’s not what I mean. We receive a remarkable number of messages from school personnel asking
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Help your kids learn about money with this simple idea.Your child will enjoy sorting the different coins and then counting the money with your help.
