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What’s missing from your VBS?

Summertime in churches can be an exciting time for children as school is out, and churches are gearing up for Vacation Bible School or, as it is known in church circles, VBS. Rooms throughout the church are decorated from top to bottom. The teachers have been trained. Supplies, snacks, and treats are ready to go. Music videos have been practiced, and the gospel Read more…

Posted: June 12th, 2017 ˑ 1 Comment
Filled under: Accept the Challenge, Divorce Issues, Summer

Summertime and the kids of divorce– how you can help

What do single or divorced parents do with their school-age children when school is out? This is a real dilemma many single parents face. The days are long, kids get bored easily, and events and activities cost more than the budget allows. Single parents often struggle to afford high-quality child care and recreational programs. Many single parents feel guilty over having to work Read more…

Posted: June 5th, 2017 ˑ 5 Comments
Filled under: Accept the Challenge, Single Parents, Step and blended families, Summer, Visitation

With VBS coming up, attitudes and conversations can make a difference when you have a rambunctious group of kids

Attitudes and conversations-VBS-crazy kids

Summer is here, and recently I’ve been doing my early morning walk on the beach. In our part of the country we have a beach restoration project going on. This project involves ships, pipes 4 feet in diameter, tractors, backhoes, and other equipment needed to dredge the sand off the bottom of the ocean and pump it up onto the beach. It’s Read more…

Posted: June 8th, 2016 ˑ No Comments
Filled under: Attracting families, Discipline, Divorce Issues, Emotions, Single Parents, Summer

Vacation Bible School vs. the children of divorce– is there a solution?

This week our church has had Vacation Bible School, or as it is known in church circles “VBS.” Rooms throughout the church are decorated from top to bottom. Teachers have been trained. Supplies, snacks and treats are ready to go. Music videos have been practiced, and the gospel has been adequately presented. Every day kids come in with big smiles on their Read more…

Posted: June 7th, 2016 ˑ 4 Comments
Filled under: Divorce Issues, Single Parents