Tag: children

• Simple, Straightforward Faith

  

  Think for a moment about the truths that we teach children. We teach them to love their neighbor. We teach them to love God. We teach them to believe that God really works in their lives. We teach them to believe in Jesus. These truths aren’t minor. Nor are they little.  They are the most…

  Pastor John

  March 17, 2025

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• At Calvary – Episode 134 – Heaven for Kids and Adults

  

  Children have a knack for asking questions that adults are shy about asking. Sometimes, those questions are awkward or borderline inappropriate. Many times those questions are amazingly insightful. Those questions are especially so when we are thinking about God and Heaven.

  Pastor John

  February 9, 2024

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• Do We Remember (and focus on) the Important Stuff?

  

  Think for a moment about the truths that we teach children. We teach them to love their neighbor. We teach them to love God. We teach them to believe that God really works in their lives. We teach them to believe in Jesus. These truths aren’t minor. Nor are they little.  They are the most…

  Pastor John

  May 10, 2021

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• Be An Example

  Paul said, “Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.”  Quite a statement!  It speaks of Paul’s desire to see those around him become like Jesus.  It speaks of a discipleship that was more modeling than teaching.  It also speaks of a man who was willing to let people see him for…

  Pastor John

  June 8, 2020

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• At Calvary – Ep 21 – Thoughts about The Empty Nest

  This week we are thinking about the empty nest. Another one of my children has just graduated High School. This means that we are one child away from the empty nest. I just wanted to share some musings about this season of life. On Android you can find past episodes here: Of course, you can…

  Pastor John

  June 4, 2020

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• Live it Out

  Paul said, “Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.”  1 Corinthians 11:1 Quite a statement! It is just 11 words, but it speaks of Paul’s desire to see those around him become like Jesus.  It speaks of a type of discipleship that was more modeling than teaching.  It also speaks of a…

  Pastor John

  May 4, 2020

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• At Calvary – Ep 8– Discipline in the Family

  Discipline. There are certainly many types. However, when it comes to parents disciplining their children it is important for us to get it right. What is parental discipline? Is it punishment for bad behavior? Isn’t it something more?

  Pastor John

  February 4, 2020

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• At Calvary – Ep 3 – Putting the Pieces Together

  God is straightforward but never simple. When we are studying who God is we have to put the pieces together. We talk about that, snow, and what kids ask about God!

  Pastor John

  December 16, 2019

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• Musings from Camp

  This week our students are going to camp. This will be the second camp of the summer for our church. The first camp, Children’s Camp, was absolutely wonderful. Children playing, worshipping Jesus, and growing in Him is amazing. There is something about seeing children singing and playing their hearts out that is inspiring. They go…

  Pastor John

  July 8, 2019

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• Remembering the Important Stuff

  I’ve been reminded over the last month how it is to be a little child. With Bible School a month ago and Children’s Camp last week, I have been reminded of the truths that we teach children.  Those truths aren’t minor.  Nor are they little.  They are the most important truths that we have.  They…

  Pastor John

  August 4, 2014

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