by Ron | | Devotion, Leadership, Reviews
When I read the bible, I don’t have a favorite translation. I often will read several different translations and compare them, which often helps me to understand. Not too long ago I had a chance to take a look at a brand new translation just for kids (check it out...
by Ron | | Devotion, family
Need some help finding God in Finding Nemo? Finding Nemo is a movie about a daddy fish setting out on a dangerous adventure to rescue his son, Nemo. The focus of the story is split. On one hand we watch Nemo and his new friends trying to escape their captivity in a...
by Ron | | family, kidmin, Reviews
A Great Bible for Kids Everyone has their own favorite bible translation. For some it it King James, for others, NIV. No matter what your preference, I have a feeling you will agree that your version still can be difficult for kids to understand. When teaching kids, I...
by Ron | | Devotion, Lessons
What does perspective mean to you? Take a look at the images. What do you see? When I look at the first one, I see the word ‘Good’, but if you look closer at the white space between the letters you can make out the word ‘evil’. The second image it was easy to see...
by Ron | | family, Reviews
I was asked by David C Cook to take a look at their Action Bible and write a review. They gave me a copy of all four books in the series. I was surprised not only with the opportunity, but also by the the quality of the materials they sent. The illustrations and...
by Ron | | family, Teaching
Respect. It is something that we as people deserve. It is something that is not often given to a child though. How do you feel when you are not respected? It is not a good feeling. Now process that feeling through the perspective of a child. I wish certain people...
by Ron | | conference, Leadership
While I don’t have the pleasure of attending the Orange Conference in Atlanta this year, I did get to go a few years ago (see what I learned here) and I’ve been to the Orange Tour a few times. (top Orange Tour Quotes here). If you can’t go...
by Ron | | Devotion, family, Lessons
Lesson on Lying Group Activity The purpose of this activity is to show how hard it is to cover up a lie once it is told. This activity would go great with this family devotion on lying. No matter what your setting, this activity can be adapted. If you are in a large...
by Ron | | Curriculum, kidmin, Lessons, Teaching
When in Kids Ministry, or teaching kids in any capacity, Pop Culture is a HUGE tool to capture the attention of those you are teaching. Many time I have structured entire series around the latest greatest movie or TV Show. (Think American Idol, and be sure to check...
by Ron | | Devotion, Leadership
Clarifying your vision We lived in North Carolina for a few years, right in the middle of the Great Smokey Mountains. It is very easy to tell where the name comes from. If you have driven through the Smokey Mountains in the morning, you know as well. There is so...
