Ministering to kids can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging and even discouraging at times. Sometimes I grow weary in well-doing. I feel like, after all my hard work and prayer, kids still aren’t getting saved and there’s no change.

Fears, whether warranted or imagined, affect our thoughts and actions. For some, courage trumps fear, maybe even resulting in acts of heroism. What does God want us to do with our fear?

Unexpected things happen in life. But when children learn to trust God, they know who to turn to in difficult times.

How did you get involved with your local church? Churches tend to focus their outreach on adults, but there are so many ways to creatively reach out to kids!

I’m part of a generation that experienced the evolution of technology from chunky box monitors, desk tops, and flip phones to thin tablets and smart phones. For many teachers and parents, the constant changes in technology are overwhelming.

What was your last conflict like? Disagreements, arguments, hurt feelings are hard. But do you know what can make conflicts worse? Gossip. During conflict, it’s easy to turn to gossip to “vent our feelings.” And while there is a place for talking through conflict, if we aren’t careful, it can become a coverup for gossip.