I Got a Pie in My Face!
As a result of losing the November Thanksgiving basket contest to Heath Davis, I had to get a pie in the face. Fun times! source Vimeo
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Sonshine Center Christmas Concert 2011
Amanda and I send our kids to the Sonshine Center for daycare on the days that Amanda works. Every year, Michelle, Susan & Judith Madison (the proprietors) organize a Christmas party for the parents and children. The kids work really hard to prepare a couple of musical numbers and were really excited to share these […]
What does “I AM” want for Christmas?
“What does I AM want for Christmas? “The Wisemen brought Him gold, frankincense and myrrh. Stupid Wisemen! What would a baby want with gold, frankincense and myrrh? For that matter, what would God want with gold, frankincense and myrrh? “See? It turns out that God and babies want the same thing. “They want you!” – […]
Water Surprise!
We are currently in Spokane, WA for the Christmas holiday, visiting my wife’s family. Amanda’s parents were staying at a local hotel for a concert/dance and we went over to swim with Sari and Macie. In the hotel room, the girls are standing behind some glass in front of the shower and we are turning […]
Four Corners // Game
How to Play Four Corners: What you need is a somewhat symmetrical box that you can make a sort of “dice” out of. I used a box my sister sent recently that housed Christmas presents. I taped up the box, wrote the numbers 1 through 4 on four sides, then placed “Roll Again” on two […]
The Gospel | Two Ways to Live: Who will be King?
On Wednesday, December 14, 2011 we shared The Gospel with the middle school students. We used the “Two Ways to Live” story and graphics from Matthias Media. You can view the online presentation of the Gospel here: Who will be King? It was a powerful presentation and response. I just wanted to share how we […]
March to the Manger | 2011
For the last 3 years Hayward Wesleyan Church has put on an experience during the Sunday morning service before Christmas called: March to the Manger. March to the Manger includes a live nativity procession–shepherds and angels, Mary and Joseph and a baby Jesus, and wise men bearing gifts. The congregation is then invited to bring their gifts to […]
What Does 7,000,000,000 (7 Billion) People Look Like?
Dencity provides a color-coded representation of what 7 Billion people on planet earth looks like. As you can see, the United States is sparse when it comes to population density. Just look at China, India, and Pakistan as well as Indonesia, central Mexico (near its capitol), and central Europe. I live in a rural town in northwestern […]
Hands-On with Digital Learning | Sifteo Cubes
Sifteo co-founder David Merrill believes in the power of hands-on thinking. Using digital cubes, he explores how intelligent play and physical exploration with our hands stimulates cognitive learning. Defying the idea that technology creates a passive experience, Sifteo cubes engage users with games and encourage them to play and think nimbly with exploration-oriented problem solving. […]
The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
In our current study of the parables, Jesus further frustrates his listeners with the parable of the workers in the vineyard. As the landowner says at the end of the story: “Are you so frustrated because I am so generous?” I think we all are (or can be) frustrated with God because he is so […]
A Youth Worker for 63 Years!
Verna Kline has been in youth/children’s ministry for the past 63 years; since 1948! It’s an amazing video to watch! At one point the speaker asks “Grandma Kline”: “Aren’t you ever afraid of these ‘rough’ kids?” With utter confidence she replies: “No!” What does it look like for someone to be a youth ministry volunteer […]
A Kids View of the Christmas Story
This is a great Christmas video! I especially like the part when one kid answers the question “who is Jesus’ father?” with: “Mike!” source YouTube
A Successful Marriage…
“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” – Mignon McLaughlin
Snowball Fight // Game
How to Play the “Snowball Fight” Game: Grab some scratch paper (or paper you are going to recycle), white and colored, and enough for every participant to have one (possibly two or three). Divide the group in half, one group on one side, and another group on the other side. Place a defined center line […]
O NIGHT DIVINE | Christmas Story Retold, Re-visualized
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Questions About Faith in Jesus
I Am Second. I am Second is a movement meant to inspire people of all kinds to live for God and for others. Actors. Athletes. Musicians. Business leaders. Drug addicts. Your next-door neighbor. People like you. The authentic stories on iamsecond.com provide insight into dealing with typical struggles of everyday living. These are stories that […]
Calvin Wonders about the Mystery of Santa Claus (and God)
A sense of mystery is built in to many parts of our “secular” culture (i.e. Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy). Do we wonder where we get that mystery? Perhaps its built in to the hearts of human beings…
Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers: a Review
The Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers series by Joey Allen are fantastic books for preschool children that help begin the formation of good doctrinal truths into their lives. The most foundational teachings of the Christian faith are presented in the Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers series at a level preschool and elementary children can understand. […]
Saks Holiday 3D Video Projection Show on a Building!
Saks is responsible for amazing Christmas season decor, and this year they have not disappointed. As an amateur tech guy, I know making something like this work commercially was not easy or cheap! They did great!! It makes for a good video. HT ChurchMag source YouTube
The Rich Young Man
A rich young man approaches Jesus and asks him: “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Now we often read that in a timeline sense, like “how do I live forever?” This young man was asking a much deeper, more pressing question: “What must I do to live the kind of life that […]