Tag Archives: children

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

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Pastor John

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 … Continue reading →

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Be An Example

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Pastor John

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.  … Continue reading →

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At Calvary – Ep 21 – Thoughts about The Empty Nest

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Pastor John

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 … Continue reading →

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Live it Out

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Pastor John

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 … Continue reading →

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At Calvary – Ep 8– Discipline in the Family

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Pastor John

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? Continue reading →

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At Calvary – Ep 3 – Putting the Pieces Together

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Pastor John

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!

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Musings from Camp

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Pastor John

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 … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Important Stuff

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Pastor John

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 … Continue reading →

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Growing Our Strong Children

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Pastor John

Strong willed children are a unique challenge for parents.  For some reason, it seems as if they are specifically wired to challenge everything authority asks of them.  However, those same children are amazing adults.  The trick is getting them from … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving, the Overlooked Holiday – and that is the way we like it

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Pastor John

Take a look at this thought by Barbara Rainey – “I’ve heard many people say that Thanksgiving is their favorite holiday. Is that surprising? Though it’s a holiday sandwiched between the increasingly popular Halloween and the overwhelmingly merchandised Christmas, Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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