Articles
Keeping Them Innocent
Published by on March 8th 2011
I have four precious grand-daughters and they each have such different personalities. It is amazing how God never runs out of ideas to create personality types that are so unique. I have found one similarity that happens around 10 – 12 months of age. They all start doing things they know they should not do and the push the limit!
Learning from Problems - Part 2
Published by on March 1st 2011
Have you noticed life is full of problems? One of the ways God teaches us to depend on Him is to experience problems and learn from them. Here is part 2 of this series:
Little Things Matter
Published by on February 22nd 2011
Many times people ask, “What makes a great children’s leader?” The question is not easily answered because it involves so many things. Here are a few:
Learning From Problems - Part 1
Published by on February 15th 2011
Have you noticed life is full of problems? One of the ways God teaches us to depend on Him is to experience problems and learn from them.
The Positive Learning Environment
Published by on February 8th 2011
What kind of environment do your children experience at your church? Creating a safe, comfortable place can produce a place where leaders and children thrive.
Battlefield! Friendly Fire in the Church
Published by on March 30th 2010
Check out Scotty’s article in the April 2010 edition of Church Executive Magazine!
The Reality of the Refiner’s Fire
Published by on January 22nd 2010
The words of the Brian Doerken song, “Refiner’s Fire” have always moved my soul in a profound way and it’s always at a different level. The song’s intimate chorus cries, “Refiner’s Fire, My heart’s one desire is to be holy, Set apart for you, Lord.”
Time To Go Home! Avoiding Presenteeism
Published by on January 7th 2010
I have a friend who had perfect attendance from Kindergarten all the way through the 12th grade! It wasn’t that she remained healthy and well for 13 years. Rather, she was sent to school even when she was sick. For the rest of us, our families probably weren’t quite so extreme but you might remember mom or dad giving you a Tylenol and cough medicine and sending you on out the door.
