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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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...
by Ron | | Devotion, Leadership, Teaching
Do you enjoy a hot cup of coffee? Maybe a caramel latte or peppermint mocha is more your style. And if you are one of the few people that don’t drink coffee you at least know someone who does. But have you ever thought about where coffee comes from? I’m sure you are...